NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse performs an assessment during a fluid exchange for the client who is 48 hours post-insertion of an abdominal Tenckhoff catheter for peritoneal dialysis. The nurse knows that the appearance of which of the following needs to be reported to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cloudy drainage is a sign of infection that can lead to peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum). The other options are expected side effects of peritoneal dialysis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a 1-year-old who was just prescribed a 10-day course of amoxicillin for acute otitis media. Which of the following instructions are appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C, E
Rationale: Returning if no improvement (
C) and hearing screening (E) are appropriate. Decongestants (
A) are not recommended, loose stools (
B) do not warrant stopping, and stopping early (
D) risks resistance.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client that breastfeeds who has been diagnosed with mastitis of the right breast. Which of the following instructions should be included? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, D
Rationale: Increased fluids (
B) and ibuprofen (
D) manage dehydration and pain. Ceasing breastfeeding (
A) or reducing feeds (
C) can worsen mastitis, and tight bras (E) may increase discomfort.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching about hypoglycemia with a group of clients who have type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following should the nurse include as signs or symptoms of hypoglycemia? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, E
Rationale: Diaphoresis (
A), pallor (
C), and trembling (E) are signs of hypoglycemia due to sympathetic activation. Flushing (
B) and polyuria (
D) are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse reviews the admission history of a 70-year-old client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following statements by the client does the nurse recognize as contributing to the development of COPD? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C, E
Rationale: Smoking (
C) is a primary cause of COPD. Occupational exposure to chemicals as a mechanic (E) is also a risk factor. Alcohol (
A), obesity (
B), and fast food (
D) are not directly linked to COPD.