NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching about constipation prevention to a client. Which of the following client statements indicate appropriate understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: A routine, high-fiber diet, and exercise prevent constipation. Caffeine can dehydrate, and frequent laxative use is not recommended.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is having a thoracentesis. Following the procedure, the nurse monitors for complications. The initial post-procedure monitoring plan should include what? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Monitoring alertness, lung sounds, oxygen saturation, and respiratory pattern detects complications like pneumothorax or respiratory distress.
Question 3 of 5
Following a cholecystectomy, drainage from the client's T tube for the first 24 hours after the operation was 350 cc. What is the appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: T-tube drainage of 300–500 mL in the first 24 hours post-cholecystectomy is expected as bile drains externally. Continuing to observe and measure is appropriate unless other signs of complications arise.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is talking with the parent of an adolescent client who arrived at the emergency department after discovering that the client was involved in a motor vehicle collision. The parent asks about the clients condition. The client is unconscious and is currently receiving CPR. Which of the following responses would be appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Honest, clear communication about the critical situation (CPR) is appropriate while maintaining sensitivity.
Question 5 of 5
A 3-month-old child with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is being fitted for a Pavlik harness. Which statement made by the parent indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The harness straps should only be adjusted by a healthcare provider to ensure proper fit and treatment efficacy. Other statements reflect correct understanding of harness care.