NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burning on urination (dysuria) is a hallmark symptom of a UTI due to bladder mucosal irritation. Flank pain (
B) suggests kidney stones or pyelonephritis, vomiting/diarrhea (
C) indicate gastroenteritis, and chest pain (
D) is unrelated.
Extract:
A 2-gram sodium diet is prescribed for a patient with severe hypertension. The patient does not like the diet, and the nurse hears the patient tell a friend to bring in some 'good home-cooked food.'
Question 2 of 5
It would be most effective for the nurse to plan to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing the diet with the patient and family fosters understanding and compliance.
Extract:
In a cardiovascular emergency, which arteries should you palpate to assess the patient's pulse?
Question 3 of 5
In a cardiovascular emergency, which arteries should you palpate to assess the patient's pulse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Carotid and femoral arteries provide reliable pulses in emergencies, reflecting central circulation.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A cooling blanket has been ordered for an adult who has a head injury and is running high fevers. The client starts shivering. What action is most appropriate for the LPN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shivering indicates the cooling blanket may be too cold, risking complications; reporting to the charge nurse ensures proper adjustment.
Extract:
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis complains to the nurse about her back pain and said, 'I want a bed that is similar to what I have at home.'
Question 5 of 5
What would be an appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessment is the first step to be taken by the nurse. Asking the husband about the patient's home sleeping arrangements helps gather relevant information to address the patient's needs.