NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse caring for a client after a subtotal thyroidectomy places the client in semi-Fowler's position. What is the rationale for this action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position reduces incisional edema by promoting venous drainage from the neck, minimizing swelling at the surgical site.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with an acute exacerbation. Which oxygen delivery method is most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Venturi mask delivers precise oxygen concentrations, which is critical for COPD clients to avoid suppressing their hypoxic drive.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is obtaining a health history on the client with a possible left-sided varicocele. Which question is most important?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. Varicoceles are not inherited. B. A varicocele does occur most frequently on the left side due to retrograde blood flow from the renal vein; however, a varicocele rarely produces symptoms. C. Asking about children is important because the most common cause of male infertility is a varicocele. Approximately 15% to 20% of the healthy, fertile male population is estimated to have varicoceles. However, 40% of infertile men may have them. D. A varicocele rarely produces any symptoms. It is usually diagnosed during physical examinations related to infertility. If symptoms do occur, pain and groin tenderness are the most common symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving chemotherapy and reports nausea. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An antiemetic is the most effective way to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected pulmonary edema. Which finding is most indicative?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frothy, pink-tinged sputum is a classic sign of pulmonary edema due to fluid in the alveoli.