NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a cholecystectomy 24 hours ago. The client reports nausea and has not had a bowel movement since surgery. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nausea post-cholecystectomy may be due to anesthesia or pain medication, and an ordered antiemetic addresses this symptom promptly. Ambulation (
B) and high-fiber diet (
C) promote bowel movement but don’t address nausea, and notification (
D) is unnecessary unless symptoms persist or worsen.
Question 2 of 5
Upon entering a client's room, the nurse sees and smells smoke and flames. What is the best initial nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Moving the client out of the room prioritizes patient safety, following the RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish) fire protocol.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working in a high risk antepartum clinic. A 40 year-old woman in the first trimester gives a thorough health history. Which information should receive priority attention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Over-the-counter drugs are a possible danger in early pregnancy. A report by the client that she has taken medications should be followed up immediately.
Question 4 of 5
A client has developed thrombophlebitis of the left leg. Which nursing intervention should be given the highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevate the leg on 2 pillows. The first goal of nonpharmacologic interventions is to minimize edema of the affected extremity by leg elevation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient about a low-sodium diet. Which of the following foods should the patient avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Canned soups are high in sodium, worsening conditions like hypertension or heart failure. Fresh fruits, whole grains, and lean meats are low-sodium and appropriate for the diet.