NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
After a craniotomy for the removal of hematoma sustained in a fall, the patient is returned to the recovery room.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse places the child in a semi-fowler's position to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This position utilizes gravity to drain fluid from the head and prevent fluid accumulation, reducing the risk of increased intracranial pressure.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which of these principles should the nurse apply when performing a nutritional assessment on a 2 year-old client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A serving size at this age is about 2 tablespoons. A general guide is 1 tablespoon of solid food per year of age.
Question 3 of 5
Upon entering a client's room, the nurse sees and smells smoke and flames. What is the best initial nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Moving the client out of the room prioritizes patient safety, following the RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish) fire protocol.
Extract:
Disease of which of the following structures is most likely to affect electrolyte re-absorption?
Question 4 of 5
Glomerulus
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renal tubules are responsible for electrolyte reabsorption, and their dysfunction affects balance.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
An adult who is undergoing diagnostic tests to diagnose a possible malignancy angrily says to the nurse, 'You don't know anything. I want someone competent caring for me.' What is the best initial nursing response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's distress validates their feelings, de-escalating anger and fostering therapeutic communication.