NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Thrombus formation is a danger for all post operative patients. The nurse should act independently to prevent this complication by:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should act independently to prevent this complication by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In-bed exercises promote venous return, reducing the risk of thrombus formation.
Extract:
The problem with sensory recognition is called
Question 2 of 5
The problem with sensory recognition is called
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Agnosia is the inability to recognize sensory input, such as objects or sounds.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which statement describes factors that help build personal power in an organization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Networking, mentoring, and coalition building are positive uses of personal power to meet goals.
Question 4 of 5
A postoperative client is to be discharged today. She will need to change her dressing daily. Which statement she makes indicates that she understands the process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand washing before and after dressing changes prevents infection, reflecting proper understanding.
Touching dressings, cleaning toward the incision, or improper disposal increase infection risk.
Question 5 of 5
The client's blood gas values are: pH=7.35; CO2=60; HCO3=34; and pO2=60. The nurse correctly interprets these to indicate that the client is in which state?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal pH with elevated CO2 and HCO3 indicates compensated respiratory acidosis, where kidneys retain bicarbonate to balance chronic CO2 retention.