NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
On the third day post partum day, a mother asks why her newborn's skin has begun to appear yellow.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should plan to teach her that the change in skin tone is a result of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Physiologic jaundice results from the breakdown of excess red blood cells in newborns.
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Question 2 of 5
Three days after a cast is applied to a fracture of the right lower leg the client begins to complain of pain beneath the cast. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain beneath a cast may indicate complications like compartment syndrome, requiring immediate physician notification. Elevation or medication may help but are secondary. Pain is not normal .
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman admitted with thrombocytopenia. Which instruction should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia increases bleeding risk; avoiding dental floss or firm toothbrushes prevents gum bleeding, a priority precaution.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client who has just had an ECG. The client says to the nurse, 'The doctor said I had a sinus rhythm. What does that mean?' Which response to the client is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sinus rhythm originates from the sinoatrial node, the heart's normal pacemaker, indicating a healthy rhythm. This explanation is accurate and educational without causing alarm or implying unnecessary monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
One of the campers at summer camp sprains his ankle. What action can the nurse take to help reduce the pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ice reduces swelling and pain in acute sprains. Exercise, dependent positioning, or steroids are inappropriate initially.