NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
A client after a bronchoscopy.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse would be MOST concerned if which of the following was observed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: 'MOST concerned' indicates a complication. (1) would cause a complication if client is given fluids before the gag reflex has returned (2) common for a few days after a biopsy (3) correct-client should be assessed for symptoms of respiratory distress from swelling due to the procedure; signs of respiratory distress include tachypnea, tachycardia, respiratory stridor, and retractions (4) expected after this procedure
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a total knee replacement. Which of the following actions is the PRIORITY?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying the CPM machine is the priority to prevent stiffness and promote joint mobility post-knee replacement. Options A, B, and D are important but secondary: incentive spirometry prevents pneumonia, pain management supports recovery, and dressing checks monitor bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
A 13 year old girl is admitted to the ER with lower right abdominal discomfort. The admitting nursing should take which the following measures first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Do not administer pain medication or start a central line without MD orders.
Question 4 of 5
A clear liquid diet is ordered for an adult following surgery. All of the following are on the client's tray. Which should be removed by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ice cream is not a clear liquid, as it contains dairy solids, and must be removed from a clear liquid diet tray.
Question 5 of 5
The father of a one-day-old son works the evening shift (3 PM to 11 PM) at another hospital. Which of the following plans would be a priority to meet the needs of this father?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adjusting visiting hours accommodates the father’s evening shift, enabling bonding with his newborn, a priority for family-centered care. Options A and B are less flexible, and option D is a long-term solution, not immediate.