NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is about to medicate a client who is to have surgery today. The client says, 'I do not understand what the doctor is going to do,' and asks the nurse to explain specific details of the surgery. The client has already signed an operative permit. What is the best action for the nurse to take at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's lack of understanding indicates a need for clarification before proceeding. Notifying the physician ensures informed consent is valid, delaying medication that may impair judgment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is administering a cleansing enema to a client the night before bowel surgery. When administering the enema, the client reports cramping and pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pausing and slowing the flow reduces cramping by allowing the bowel to adjust. Raising the container increases pressure, reassurance doesn't address pain, and withdrawing the tube is unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
At a routine health assessment, a client tells the nurse that she is planning a pregnancy in the near future. She asks about preconception diet changes. Which of the statements made by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eat foods rich in folic acid. Folic acid is essential for preventing neural tube defects in the developing fetus, making it a critical preconception dietary recommendation.
Question 4 of 5
During the interview of a prospective employee who just completed the agency orientation, which approach would be the best for the nurse manager to use to assess competence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse needs to know that the employee has competence in certain tasks. One way to do this is to do mutual review of documented skills.
Question 5 of 5
At the geriatric day care program a client is crying and repeating 'I want to go home. Call my daddy to come for me.' The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tell the client you will call someone to come for her and suggest joining the exercise group while she waits. This uses comforting and distraction to reduce distress in dementia.