NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assists with data collection during a routine prenatal visit for a client at 36 weeks gestation. Which statement by the client is most concerning to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased fetal movement may indicate fetal distress and requires immediate evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
An adult is hospitalized following a myocardial infarction. While the client is receiving heparin, the nurse should have which of the following medications available?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin overdose, reversing its anticoagulant effects in case of bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is observing a certified nursing assistant move a client. Which action, if observed, indicates that the nursing assistant needs more instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bending from the waist strains the back, indicating improper technique. Wide stance, whole-body turning, and straight back are correct for safe client movement.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has attended a staff education program about interdisciplinary communication. The nurse should recognize that the most important outcome of effective interdisciplinary communication is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effective interdisciplinary communication primarily reduces medical errors by ensuring accurate information sharing.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is scheduled to receive an oxytocin infusion to induce labor. The nurse should recognize that oxytocin infusion can lead to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxytocin can cause uterine hyperstimulation, leading to fetal distress and potential cesarean delivery.