NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube connected to a water-seal drainage system. The nurse observes continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber indicates an air leak in the system (e.g., loose connections or lung leak), requiring assessment to locate and correct it. Increasing suction (
B) won’t fix the leak, clamping (
C) is dangerous, and notifying the physician (
D) follows assessment.
Question 2 of 5
The licensed practical nurse is making assignments for the nursing assistant. Which client should be assigned to the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client with total knee repair is stable and suitable for a nursing assistant's care (e.g., basic mobility, hygiene). Alzheimer's , laparotomy , and diverticulitis require more complex nursing assessments.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with schizophrenia is prescribed risperidone (Risperdal). Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Risperidone, an antipsychotic, commonly causes extrapyramidal symptoms (e.g., tremors, rigidity), requiring monitoring. Weight gain, not loss, is typical, and hyperactivity or insomnia are less common.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 78-year-old woman. The woman says she has some bladder discomfort and urinary frequency. She also says, 'I mind the cold so, but I don't seem to shiver. I don't have much energy these days.' Her temperature is 98.9°F, pulse is 76, respirations are 20, and blood pressure is 140/88. Which findings are of most concern to the nurse and need to be further evaluated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bladder discomfort, frequency, and fatigue may indicate a urinary tract infection or other systemic issue, requiring evaluation. Vital signs are normal, and shivering/cold sensitivity is less urgent.
Extract:
Mr. Leon Gamett, 45-years-old, was admitted with pneumococcal pneumonia & Tuberculosis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing action is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negative air pressure rooms prevent TB transmission, a priority intervention.