NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newborn who has just been diagnosed with hypospadias. When discussing the defect with the parents, the nurse should communicate that
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Surgery will be performed in stages. Hypospadias correction is done in stages as soon as the infant can tolerate surgery.
Extract:
On the day of surgery, the nurse noted the following laboratory results.
Question 2 of 5
Which one should be reported to the surgeon immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated WBC is a sign of infection, which requires immediate reporting to the surgeon to assess the need to postpone surgery.
Extract:
B.C underwent skin grafting. Vital signs are BP 124/68; HR 100 bpm; RR 24; T 37.7 °C.
Question 3 of 5
Potential complication that can be possibly developed will be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infection, such as sepsis, is a serious complication of skin grafting due to the risk of microbial invasion at the graft site.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a pregnant patient in her third trimester. Which of the following findings should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe headache and visual disturbances suggest preeclampsia, a medical emergency. Mild edema, heartburn, and frequent urination are normal in late pregnancy.
Extract:
Loss of peripheral vascular resistance:
Question 5 of 5
Loss of peripheral vascular resistance:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Loss of peripheral vascular resistance leads to hypotension due to vasodilation.