NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a newborn who has been vomiting. Which of the following findings may indicate that the newborn is experiencing a bowel obstruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Green-colored vomit in a newborn suggests bile, indicating a possible bowel obstruction like malrotation or volvulus. Occasional vomiting , blood streaks , and nasal vomit are less specific.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is terminally ill. When the client dies, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tagging the body ensures proper identification before transfer to the funeral home. Nurses do not pronounce death, coroner contact depends on policy, and autopsies are not routinely requested.
Question 3 of 5
A client is scheduled for a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). The nurse knows that a PTCA is the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PTCA is performed to improve coronary artery blood flow in a diseased artery. It is performed during a cardiac catheterization.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered a sterile urine specimen to be collected from a client who has a Foley catheter. To obtain a sterile urine specimen, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Withdrawing from the catheter port with a syringe ensures a sterile specimen. Other methods risk contamination.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement, if made by the client, indicates a possible problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Black stools may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, a serious concern requiring evaluation. Other statements reflect normal variations or minor issues.