NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is discussing hemophilia with a group of parents. Which child is most likely to have classic hemophilia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Classic hemophilia (
A) is X-linked recessive; males whose mothers are carriers have a 50% chance of inheriting it, as males inherit the X chromosome from their mother.
Extract:
A 30-year-old pregnant mother, in her third trimester, asks the community nurse what position is best for her to prevent heartburn.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse correctly recommends the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed post-meals prevents reflux, reducing heartburn.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The licensed practical nurse is caring for a client with congestive heart failure. The nurse should immediately report the presence of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pink, frothy sputum indicates pulmonary edema, a life-threatening complication of CHF requiring immediate reporting. Edema, shortness of breath, and weak pulses are expected but less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
Following a classic cholecystectomy resection for multiple stones, the PACU nurse observes a serosanguinous drainage on the dressing. The most appropriate intervention is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serosanguinous drainage is normal post-cholecystectomy; reinforcing the dressing is appropriate to manage it. Changing the dressing risks infection, and a binder may obscure assessment. Basic Care and Comfort
Question 5 of 5
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen therapy. Which of the following oxygen delivery devices is most appropriate for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Venturi mask delivers precise oxygen concentrations, critical for COPD patients to avoid CO2 retention. Nasal cannulas are less precise, and non-rebreather or simple masks deliver high oxygen inappropriately.