NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to flush a client's central venous catheter. Which size syringe is best for the nurse to choose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 10 mL syringe is recommended to avoid excessive pressure that could damage the catheter.
Question 2 of 5
The 11:00 AM routine fingerstick (glucose monitoring) test for a client was assigned to the unlicensed assistive personnel by the nurse. At 11:15 AM, the client tells the nurse that no one checked the blood level. The nurse should take what action first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Performing the test ensures timely glucose monitoring, which is critical for the client's care.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted with the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. While taking a history, the client tells the nurse he was admitted for the same thing twice before, the last time just 3 months ago. The nurse would anticipate the provider ordering
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: vena caval interruption. Clients with contraindications to Heparin, recurrent PE or those with complications related to the medical therapy may require vena caval interruption by the placement of a filter device in the inferior vena cava. A filter can be placed transvenously to trap clots before they travel to the pulmonary circulation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assists with data collection during a routine prenatal visit for a client at 36 weeks gestation. Which statement by the client is most concerning to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased fetal movement may indicate fetal distress and requires immediate evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing tracheal suctioning and notes a previously used bottle of saline at the client's bedside. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A new, sterile saline bottle is required for suctioning to prevent infection. Reusing or relabeling an opened bottle is unsafe.