NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who had a total gastrectomy last week. Because of the type of surgery, the nurse should monitor the client carefully for which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Gastrectomy removes intrinsic factor-producing cells, risking pernicious anemia, and rapid gastric emptying causes dumping syndrome. Ulcerative colitis, stress ulcers, hiatal hernia, and thrombophlebitis are not directly related to gastrectomy.
Extract:
The PN assigned to Francis knows the importance of rotating insulin injection sites.
Question 2 of 5
Injection should be given in any one spot more often than every two weeks. Site rotation is important to prevent or combat which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To avoid tissue atrophy or hypertrophy, patients should be taught to avoid injecting insulin in the same site each time. Rotating sites ensures consistent insulin absorption.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements regarding wound healing is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Third intention healing involves delayed closure of a wound, allowing it to heal from the inside out, often used for contaminated wounds.
Extract:
The family of a terminally-ill client asks the nurse to help them end the suffering of her loved ones.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Euthanasia violates nursing ethics, and this response clearly communicates the ethical stance.
Extract:
The nurse would expect an elderly client with a hearing loss caused by aging to have:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse would expect an elderly client with a hearing loss caused by aging to have:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Presbycusis, age-related hearing loss, results from inner ear damage.