NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on a medical/surgical unit and determines that several situations need to be addressed. Which of the following situations should the nurse attend to FIRST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nosebleed post-radiation therapy is the least stable situation, as it may indicate a serious complication like tissue damage or coagulopathy, requiring immediate assessment. The daughter’s threat (
A) is administrative, the overdue assistant (
B) is a personnel issue, and the physician’s request (
C) can be delegated, all of which are lower priority.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with peripheral arterial insufficiency of the lower extremities. Which intervention should be included in the plan of care to reduce leg pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ischemic pain is relieved by placing feet in a dependent position. This position improves peripheral perfusion.
Extract:
At term, Ms. Star is admitted to the hospital in active labor which progresses normally. She delivers a baby boy. A few hours after Ms. Star's delivery, the nurse notes that Ms. Star has saturated two perineal pads with blood within a 20-minute period.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse takes first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A boggy uterus is a common cause of postpartum hemorrhage, making fundus assessment the first action.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed cholestyramine (Questran). Which comment by the client is of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle fatigue may indicate myopathy, a rare but serious side effect of cholestyramine, requiring immediate evaluation. Grapefruit, weight loss, and bruising are not directly related to cholestyramine risks.
Extract:
A 24-year-old female is admitted to the ER for confusion. This patient has a history of a myeloma diagnosis, constipation, intense abdominal pain, and polyuria.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following would you most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myeloma can cause hypercalcemia, leading to confusion, constipation, pain, and polyuria.