NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
The nurse should recognize that further teaching is needed when a patient with glaucoma states, 'it would be dangerous for me to:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should recognize that further teaching is needed when a patient with glaucoma states, 'it would be dangerous for me to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atropine increases intraocular pressure, worsening glaucoma, indicating correct understanding.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A client who had a total thyroidectomy this morning is to be admitted to the surgical floor. What should the nurse have readily available when the client arrives?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thyroidectomy risks airway obstruction from swelling or hematoma; a tracheostomy set is essential for emergency airway management.
Extract:
The mother's condition has deteriorated during labor and a cesarean section is required. Her husband is worried and anxious about the changed of plan and demand for an explanation.
Question 3 of 5
Who among the following should explain the procedure to the husband?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The surgeon, as the procedure performer, is best suited to explain the cesarean section.
Extract:
Two days postpartum a patient who had a C-section delivery complains of pain in the right leg.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should instruct the patient to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leg pain post-C-section may indicate a deep vein thrombosis, requiring bed rest and physician notification.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A client with retinal detachment of the right eye has a scleral buckling with instillation of silicone oil. Post-operatively the client should be positioned:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Following a scleral buckling with instillation of silicone oil or gas, the client should be positioned prone with the head turned so that the operative eye is facing upward. Answers A, B, and C would displace the oil and prevent it from enhancing a seal between the retina and choroid.