NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assesses a client who gave birth 24 hours earlier. Which of the following findings reveals the need for further evaluation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: During the early postpartum period, lochia rubra should be moderate to significant. Scant lochia rubra suggests that large clots are blocking the lochial flow. After delivery, vasomotor changes may cause a shaking chill. Thirst, fatigue, and a temperature of up to 100.4°F (38°
C) also are common at 24 hours postpartum.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse prepares a 25-year-old woman for a cesarean section. The patient says she had major surgery several years ago and asks if she will receive a similar 'shot' before surgery. The nurse's response should be based on an understanding that the preoperative medication given before a cesarean section
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preoperative medications for cesarean sections typically include reduced amounts of narcotics to minimize the risk of respiratory depression in the newborn, as narcotics cross the placental barrier. Sedatives and hypnotics are used in similar doses as in general surgery, and the overall dosage is not necessarily lower.
Extract:
Priority nursing diagnosis on the patient who was admitted with acute renal failure
Question 3 of 5
Priority nursing diagnosis on the patient who was admitted with acute renal failure would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fatigue due to altered nutrition is a priority in acute renal failure as it reflects metabolic imbalances and nutritional deficits.
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Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is the primary force in sex education in a child's life?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parents are the primary influence on a child's sex education, providing foundational values and information. Other sources like peers and media are influential but secondary. Health Promotion and Maintenance
Extract:
Physical findings commonly seen in hypothyroidism include:
Question 5 of 5
Coarse hair, thin brittle nails
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coarse hair and thin brittle nails are classic signs of hypothyroidism due to decreased metabolic rate.