NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is beginning nutritional counseling/teaching with a pregnant woman. What is the initial step in this interaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessment is always the first step in planning teaching for any client. A thorough and accurate history is essential for gathering the needed information.
Question 2 of 5
A postoperative client with obesity and diabetes mellitus has an abdominal wound and is at risk for poor wound healing. Which of the following interventions does the nurse anticipate to prevent wound dehiscence? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, D, E
Rationale: Abdominal binder (
B), glucose control (
D), and pillow hugging (E) reduce wound stress and promote healing. Docusate (
A) prevents constipation but not dehiscence, and caloric restriction (
C) is inappropriate post-surgery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a post-surgical client at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis. Which intervention is an effective preventive measure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encourage range of motion and ambulation. Mobility reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis in the post-surgical client and the adult at risk due to other factors.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client who is in active labor with a cervical dilation of 6 cm. Which finding requires intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contraction duration of 95 seconds (
A) is too long and may reduce fetal oxygenation, requiring intervention. Frequency (
B), intensity (
C), and resting tone (
D) are within normal limits.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is evaluating a parent's understanding of home care management for a 2-week-old client after initial cast placement for treatment of congenital clubfoot. Which of the following statements by the parent indicate a correct understanding? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, D, E
Rationale: Checking toes (
B), weekly casts (
D), and keeping the cast dry (E) are correct. Cradling (
A) is safe, and alternating sleep positions (
C) is not cast-related.