NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is completing a care plan for an immobile client. Which nursing measure for preventing contractures is best to include in the care plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Range-of-motion exercises maintain joint flexibility and muscle length, directly preventing contractures in immobile clients.
Question 2 of 5
An older adult client is comatose and on life support. The family asks that life-support measures be discontinued. Which method is best for determining whether it is appropriate to carry out the family's request?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An advance directive legally documents the client's wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment, providing the most ethical and authoritative guidance for discontinuing life support.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of osteoporosis is prescribed alendronate. Which instruction ensures proper administration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking alendronate with a full glass of water and remaining upright for 30 minutes prevents esophageal irritation and ensures absorption.
Question 4 of 5
A postoperative client asks the nurse to explain the purpose of the abdominal Penrose drain. Which statement by the nurse best explains the reason for using a Penrose drain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A Penrose drain is a passive drainage system that allows excess fluid, such as blood or serous fluid, to exit the surgical site, reducing the risk of infection or hematoma.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a pleural effusion receiving a thoracentesis. Which complication should the nurse monitor for post-procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pneumothorax is a potential complication of thoracentesis due to accidental lung puncture, requiring monitoring for symptoms like sudden chest pain or dyspnea.