NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who has ulcerative colitis. When planning care, the nurse knows that which nursing diagnosis is of highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ulcerative colitis causes diarrhea, leading to fluid loss and dehydration, making deficient fluid volume the highest priority to prevent systemic complications like hypovolemia.
Extract:
Thirty minutes after delivery the nurse finds that a mother's uterus is relaxed and the lochia is excessive.
Question 2 of 5
The fist action by the nurse should be to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Massaging the uterus promotes contraction, reducing excessive lochia and preventing hemorrhage.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The client states, 'My discharge plan leaves me with a lot to do. I don't think I can do it. I'm never good at doing things.' The nurse knows the client lacks:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expressing doubt in ability to manage the discharge plan indicates low self-efficacy, a belief in one's capacity to execute tasks.
Extract:
A new mother has some questions about PKU.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements made by the nurse is correct regarding PKU?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The PKU test is performed shortly after birth to detect phenylalanine levels.
Extract:
The nurse understands that an acute attack of pancreatitis can be precipitated by heavy drinking because:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse understands that an acute attack of pancreatitis can be precipitated by heavy drinking because:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alcohol causes enzyme backflow, leading to pancreatic autodigestion.