NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client involved in a motor vehicle collision who had a chest tube inserted to evacuate a pneumothorax caused by fractured ribs. Where would the nurse observe an air leak?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bubbling in the water seal chamber indicates an air leak from the lung or tubing. The suction control chamber bubbles with suction, and the collection chamber collects fluid, not air.
Question 2 of 5
The clinic nurse evaluates a client’s response to levothyroxine after 8 weeks of treatment. What therapeutic responses to the medication should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Levothyroxine corrects hypothyroidism, normalizing heart rate (88/min), improving mood, and increasing energy. Skin should be warm/moist, and weight loss is expected, not gain.
Question 3 of 5
While reviewing the chart of an elderly client, the nurse notes that the last recorded temperature for the preceding shift was 104°. There is no documented intervention. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Retaking the temperature verifies the current status, as the fever may have resolved. Checking orders or asking the client assumes the fever persists, and calling the nurse is impractical.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse in the outpatient clinic is talking with a client who was diagnosed with hypertension 6 months ago. The client’s current blood pressure is 170/94 mm Hg. Which of the following questions would be most important for the nurse to ask?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medication adherence is the most critical factor to assess in uncontrolled hypertension (170/94 mm Hg), as non-compliance is a common cause. Stress, diet, and smoking are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is responsible for teaching the client regarding dietary choices to provide needed magnesium. Which food is a good source of magnesium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spinach is a rich source of magnesium, found in green leafy vegetables, nuts, and whole grains. Apple , liver , and squash have lower magnesium content.