NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. After inserting and advancing the catheter, the nurse notes no return of urine. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: No urine return may indicate incorrect placement. Reinserting at a slightly different angle corrects this. Notifying the provider is premature, a new kit is unnecessary, and waiting 30 minutes delays care.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a seizure disorder. Which of the following seizure precautions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Padded rails prevent injury. Suction clears airways. Oxygen supports breathing. Removing linen is unnecessary, and restraints are a last resort due to injury risk.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Glucose (fasting)
70-110 mg/dL
(3.9-6.1 mmol/L)
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following tasks can the nurse assign to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking vital signs is within UAP scope. First-time ambulation , hypoglycemia , and teaching require nursing judgment.
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Question 4 of 5
An adult who has a tracheostomy needs to be suctioned. How should the nurse position the client for this procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-sitting facilitates airway access and reduces aspiration risk during tracheostomy suctioning. Supine or lateral positions are less effective.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with metastatic cancer of the bone is exhibiting mental confusion and a BP of 160/100. Which laboratory value would correlate with the client's symptoms reflecting a common complication with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypercalcemia is a common occurrence with cancer of the bone. The potassium level is elevated but does not relate to the diagnosis, so answer A is incorrect. Answers C and D are both normal levels, so they are incorrect.