NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a client's pre-op lab values. Which of the following lab results warrants immediate attention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A prothrombin time of 1 minute and 20 seconds is significantly prolonged, indicating a bleeding risk that requires immediate attention before surgery.
Extract:
At the well-baby clinic, the nurse follows certain sequence of the baby's assessment
Question 2 of 5
The nurse follows certain sequence of the baby's assessment that includes:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing temperature first avoids influencing it, followed by weight, respiratory rate, and heart rate for a comprehensive evaluation.
Extract:
When assessing an individual with a spontaneous pneumothorax, there is a danger of mediastinal shift.
Question 3 of 5
Mediastinal shift is described as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mediastinal shift involves tracheal deviation to the unaffected side due to pressure imbalance.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing prenatal education to a group of pregnant women. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Alcohol avoidance prevents fetal alcohol syndrome, folic acid reduces neural tube defects, low-impact exercise is safe, and caffeine limits reduce risks. OTC medications require provider approval.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on a medical/surgical unit and determines that several situations need to be addressed. Which of the following situations should the nurse attend to FIRST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nosebleed post-radiation therapy is the least stable situation, as it may indicate a serious complication like tissue damage or coagulopathy, requiring immediate assessment. The daughter’s threat (
A) is administrative, the overdue assistant (
B) is a personnel issue, and the physician’s request (
C) can be delegated, all of which are lower priority.