NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for several clients who will be undergoing diagnostic tests. Which client must the nurse ask about allergies to shellfish? An adult who is scheduled for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shellfish allergies may indicate iodine sensitivity, critical for contrast dye used in CT scans, unlike MRI, EEG, or sleep studies.
Extract:
Following major abdominal surgery, Mrs. Lafayette, was started on Morphine infusion via PCA (patient's controlled analgesia) pump.
Question 2 of 5
Priority nursing care for the patient would include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morphine sulfate is a central nervous system depressant, and respiratory depression is a serious side effect, making respiratory status the priority.
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Question 3 of 5
An 18-month old is scheduled for a cleft palate repair. The usual type of restraints for a child with a cleft palate repair are:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elbow restraints prevent the child from touching the surgical site while allowing some movement. Full arm or wrist restraints are too restrictive. Mummy restraints are used in other contexts.
Question 4 of 5
Why must the nurse be careful not to cut through or disrupt any tears, holes, bloodstains, or dirt present on the clothing of a client who has experienced trauma?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trauma victims' clothing may contain forensic evidence critical for legal investigations, requiring preservation to maintain the chain of evidence custody. Physiological Adaptation
Extract:
Jaundiced patients are susceptible to postoperative hemorrhage because their blood does not clot normally due to the fact that:
Question 5 of 5
Jaundiced patients are susceptible to postoperative hemorrhage because their blood does not clot normally due to the fact that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lack of bile reduces vitamin K absorption, impairing prothrombin synthesis and clotting.