NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a postoperative client who has D5W/0.45% normal saline with 10 mEq potassium chloride infusing through a peripheral IV catheter. What are appropriate reasons for the nurse to change the site? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Coolness suggests infiltration or poor circulation. Edema indicates infiltration or phlebitis. Leaking serous fluid suggests dislodgement. Mild discomfort may be normal initially, and antecubital placement is acceptable unless complications arise.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old client with osteomyelitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote age-appropriate growth and development during hospitalization?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Schoolwork supports cognitive development for a 10-year-old. Imaginary play suits younger children, last-minute explanations increase anxiety, and independent play may not meet social needs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with blindness due to diabetic retinopathy. Which interventions should the nurse implement for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Guiding with an elbow , saying goodbye , and clock-face food arrangement promote safety and orientation. Family input is secondary, and louder/slower speech is unnecessary unless hearing-impaired.
Question 4 of 5
All of the following clients are on the unit. Which one is most likely to develop urinary retention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal hysterectomy involves pelvic manipulation, increasing urinary retention risk due to bladder trauma or nerve disruption. Other surgeries pose lower risk.
Question 5 of 5
What principle of HIV disease should the nurse keep in mind when planning care for a newborn who was infected in utero?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The infant is very susceptible to infections. HIV compromises the immune system, increasing susceptibility to opportunistic infections.