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:
Highest priority for the patient with a diagnosis of leukemia:
Question 2 of 5
Implementation of reverse isolation.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reverse isolation protects the immunocompromised leukemia patient from infections.
Extract:
A patient with a tentative diagnosis of cholecystitis is discharged from the emergency room with instructions to make an appointment for a more definitive diagnosis workup.
Question 3 of 5
The recommendation that would produce the most valuable diagnostic information would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pain journal helps identify triggers and patterns, aiding cholecystitis diagnosis.
Extract:
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A client scheduled for a fluorescein angiography is to have mydriatic eye drops instilled in both eyes 1 hour prior to the test. The nurse knows that the purpose of the medication is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mydriatic drops dilate pupils, allowing better visualization of the retina during fluorescein angiography.