NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is monitoring the fluid status of a 63-year-old woman receiving IV fluids following surgery. Which of the following symptoms would suggest to the nurse that the patient has fluid volume overload?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluid volume overload is characterized by symptoms such as bounding pulse, elevated blood pressure, respiratory crackles (due to pulmonary edema), distended neck veins, edema, headache, polyuria, diarrhea, and liver enlargement.
Choice B includes respiratory crackles and a bounding pulse, which are hallmark signs.
Choice A suggests dehydration, choice C could have other causes, and choice D shows normal CVP and unrelated nystagmus.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following organs of the digestive system has a primary function of absorption?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The small intestine is the primary site for nutrient absorption due to its large surface area. The other organs have different primary functions, like digestion or storage. Physiological Adaptation
Question 3 of 5
A client with moderate pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is a poor candidate for regional anesthesia during labor and delivery. If she were to receive this form of anesthesia, she might experience:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In a client with PIH, uteroplacental perfusion may be inadequate and gas exchange may be poor. Regional anesthesia increases the risk of hypotension resulting from sympathetic blockade, possibly causing fetal and maternal hypoxia. Hypertension, seizures, and renal toxicity aren't associated with regional anesthesia.
Extract:
John H is a 66-year-old man with a history of heavy smoking presented himself to the ER due to difficulty breathing of 2 years duration. Mr. H was also diagnosed with effusion of the right lung. He is now scheduled for chest tube insertion.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse appropriately removes obstruction in the chest tube by which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Milking gently dislodges clots without causing excessive negative pressure.
Extract:
The nurse recognizes that a pacemaker is indicated when a patient is experiencing:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse recognizes that a pacemaker is indicated when a patient is experiencing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heart block disrupts normal conduction, often requiring a pacemaker to maintain rhythm.