NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning the inner cannula with sterile technique prevents infection and ensures airway patency, a priority in tracheostomy care. Suctioning (
A) is as needed, not routine, tie changes (
C) are less frequent, and dressings (
D) should be pre-cut and moisture-resistant.
Extract:
The physician has ordered IV replacement of potassium for a patient with severe hypokalemia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse would administer the IV potassium
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Potassium is diluted and infused slowly to prevent cardiac arrhythmias.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings is most typical of a client with a fractured hip?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain in the hip and leg is the most typical symptom of a hip fracture. Diminished sensation, absent pulses, or disalignment may occur but are less common.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a preschooler who needs stitches resulting from an injury received during play in the yard. What would be the most appropriate way to prepare the child for the treatment he will receive?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Play-based explanation with dolls engages a preschooler's developmental level, effectively preparing them for stitches.
Question 5 of 5
During a home visit, the nurse observes a man who is recovering from a left total hip replacement. Which observation indicates that the client understands his care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Holding the cane in the right hand (opposite the affected left hip) provides support and balance, indicating proper care understanding. Soft chairs, bending, or crossing legs risk hip dislocation.