NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
The nurse understands that the patient with esophageal varices should not be given food such as:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse understands that the patient with esophageal varices should not be given food such as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crackers, being rough, can irritate or rupture fragile esophageal varices.
Extract:
The nurse on the floor will perform peripheral IV site insertion.
Question 2 of 5
Her performance is based on:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nursing Standards of Practice guide safe and competent IV insertion.
Extract:
Which of the following is considered a sequela of a staphylococcal infection that may result to glomerulonephritis?
Question 3 of 5
Infected burn wound
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by streptococci or staphylococci. Group A hemolytic streptococci can cause rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis.
Extract:
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a person who is admitted with progressive amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). What nursing care measure should the nurse expect to be ordered for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ALS causes respiratory muscle weakness; chest PT helps clear secretions, preventing pneumonia. Dressings, fluids, or catheters are not primary.