NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a long leg cast. During discharge teaching about appropriate exercises for the affected extremity, the nurse should recommend exercises
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isometric. The nurse should instruct the client on isometric exercises for the muscles of the casted extremity, i.e., instruct the client to alternately contract and relax muscles without moving the affected part.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Spreading labia aids visualization. Sterile gloves and drape maintain sterility. Proper positioning facilitates insertion. Advancing only 2 inches is insufficient (should be 5-7 cm) before balloon inflation. Cleansing should start with the meatus , not labia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with left-sided weakness from a stroke. When assisting the client to a chair, what should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A transfer belt ensures safety during transfers. Bending at the waist , close feet , and pivoting increase fall risk.
Question 4 of 5
Propranolol is prescribed for an adult suspected to have Graves' disease. The nurse explains to the client that propranolol is prescribed for which purpose?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, slows heart rate, controlling tachycardia in Graves' disease (hyperthyroidism). It does not affect thyroid activity, provide hormones, or regulate metabolism.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement made by a nurse about the goal of total quality management or continuous quality improvement in a health care setting is correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Improvement of the processes in a proactive, preventive mode is paramount.
Total quality management and continuous quality improvement have a major goal of identifying ways to do the right thing at the right time in the right way by proactive problem-solving.