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.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had knee surgery this morning. Postoperative orders include a narcotic every three to four hours as needed for operative site pain and an ice bag. At 7:00 P.M., the client asks for pain medication. He was last medicated at 3:30 P.M. What is the best initial nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing pain location and nature ensures the medication is appropriate for operative site pain, guiding safe administration. Administering without assessment, refilling ice, or repositioning are premature.
Question 3 of 5
Which teaching method is most effective when providing health care instructions to members of specific populations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The teach-back method ensures understanding by having patients repeat instructions in their own words, making it ideal for diverse populations with varying literacy levels. Video, written, or verbal methods may not confirm comprehension.
Question 4 of 5
A client with dumping syndrome should ___ while a client with GERD should ___
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lying down after eating slows gastric emptying, reducing dumping syndrome symptoms. Sitting up prevents acid reflux in GERD. The other combinations are incorrect for these conditions. Basic Care and Comfort
Question 5 of 5
As a general guide for emergency management of acute alcohol intoxication, it is important for the nurse initially to obtain data regarding which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood alcohol levels are generally obtained to determine the level of intoxication. The amount of alcohol consumed determines how much medication the client needs for detoxification and treatment. Reports of alcohol consumption are notoriously inaccurate.