NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A nurse finds the victim under the wreckage of a collapsed building. The individual is conscious, breathing satisfactorily, and lying on the back complaining of pain in the back and an inability to move the legs.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the patient immobile and seeking help prevents further spinal cord injury.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following organs of the digestive system has a primary function of absorption?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The small intestine is the primary site for nutrient absorption due to its large surface area. The other organs have different primary functions, like digestion or storage. Physiological Adaptation
Extract:
Stephen is a 58-year-old male patient who has a long history of alcoholism. He develops Laennec's cirrhosis, has ascites, jaundice and is confused.
Question 3 of 5
The nursing priority for Stephen is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion indicates hepatic encephalopathy, making safety measures the priority to prevent injury.
Extract:
A patient walked in an extremely busy emergency room. While waiting for his turn to been seen by the nurse, he suddenly became very aggressive and was demanding to see a doctor. He came forward to the nurse in a threatening stance.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions made by the nurse promotes her safety?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Creating a safe distance prioritizes the nurse's safety in a threatening situation.
Extract:
A child with a croup has difficulty of breathing.
Question 5 of 5
One of the following interventions, if performed by the nurse should be a priority and most important for the patient:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygen administration is the priority to address respiratory distress in croup, ensuring adequate oxygenation.