NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a surgical excision and biopsy of a tumor. The biopsy results show that the tumor is malignant, but the client has not yet been informed by the health care provider. The client asks the nurse, 'Am I going to die?' Which of the following responses would be appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exploring the client's feelings is supportive and appropriate, as the nurse should not disclose results before the provider.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has attended a staff education program about interdisciplinary communication. The nurse should recognize that the most important outcome of effective interdisciplinary communication is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effective interdisciplinary communication primarily reduces medical errors by ensuring accurate information sharing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is discharging a client who is receiving lithium for treatment of a bipolar disorder. It is most important for the nurse to reinforce which instruction to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lithium can cause polyuria and polydipsia due to its effect on renal function. These symptoms may indicate lithium toxicity or diabetes insipidus, which require immediate medical attention.
Question 4 of 5
An adult is admitted with a possible detached retina. Which findings would the nurse expect during the admission assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Detached retina causes a visual field defect, like a blank area or curtain, due to retinal separation, unlike pain, halos (glaucoma), or tunnel vision.
Question 5 of 5
The evening nurse caring for an adult who had a partial gastrectomy this morning notes that the drainage from the nasogastric tube is bright red. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bright red nasogastric drainage suggests active bleeding post-gastrectomy, requiring immediate reporting to assess for hemorrhage.