NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
The nurse assesses the patient with cholecystitis for the development of obstructive jaundice, which would be evidenced by:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assesses the patient with cholecystitis for the development of obstructive jaundice, which would be evidenced by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obstructive jaundice causes dark urine, clay-colored stools, and itchy skin due to bilirubin buildup.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of glaucoma about the condition. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glaucoma involves increased intraocular pressure, and adherence to prescribed eye drops (e.g., timolol) is critical to prevent optic nerve damage. Dim light (
A) is unrelated, stopping medication (
C) is dangerous, and glaucoma results from reduced fluid drainage (not excess,
D).
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication via a nasogastric tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking NG tube placement (e.g., via pH testing of aspirate) ensures the medication is delivered to the stomach, preventing aspiration. Crushing medication (
A) and flushing (
C) follow placement confirmation, and supine positioning (
D) increases aspiration risk.
Question 4 of 5
A client was admitted with a diagnosis of pneumonia. When auscultating the client's breath sounds, the nurse hears inspiratory crackles in the right base. Temperature is 102.3 degrees Fahrenheit orally. What other finding would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mental confusion. Crackles suggest pneumonia, which is likely to be accompanied by mental confusion related to hypoxia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a healthy child at the 2 year check up. Which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Height and weight percentiles vary widely. Significant discrepancies in growth percentiles may indicate underlying health issues requiring further evaluation.