NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
After delivery, a mother tells the nurse, 'I'm so cold and I can't stop shaking.'
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should tell the mother:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Postpartum chills are common, and warm blankets provide comfort and help resolve the shaking.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which approach is a priority for the nurse who works with clients from many different cultures?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse must discover personal attitudes, prejudices and biases specific to different cultures. Awareness of these will prevent negative consequences for interactions with clients and families across cultures.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following lifestyle modifications should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding lying down for 2–3 hours after eating prevents acid reflux by allowing gastric emptying. Large meals (
A) worsen reflux, sleeping flat (
B) increases symptoms, and citrus fruits (
D) are acidic and irritating.
Extract:
After a patient has cataract surgery, the nurse should:
Question 4 of 5
After a patient has cataract surgery, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding vigorous activities like brushing prevents increased intraocular pressure post-cataract surgery.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A child at school trips on a shoe lace and falls. Her ankle swells immediately, and the child is in a great deal of pain. What is the best initial action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevation and ice reduce swelling and pain in acute ankle injuries, following RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) principles.