NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The office nurse receives 4 telephone messages from clients. Which client does the nurse anticipate as the priority for treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Headaches and gait disturbance in a 78-year-old on warfarin post-fall (
C) suggest a possible subdural hematoma, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate evaluation. Bull’s-eye rash (
A) suggests Lyme disease, vaginal discharge (
B) indicates yeast infection, and diarrhea (
D) is a colchicine side effect, all less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of heart disease takes prophylactic aspirin daily. The nurse should monitor which of the following to prevent aspirin toxicity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serum albumin. When highly protein-bound drugs are administered to patients with low serum albumin (protein) levels, excess free (unbound) drug can cause exaggerated and dangerous effects.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is giving preoperative medication to an adult who is scheduled for surgery. The client says to the nurse that she does not want to have a transfusion during surgery because it is against her religion. The client has signed a consent form for surgery. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An addendum to refuse transfusions respects the client's religious beliefs, ensuring informed consent. Other responses dismiss her autonomy or delay care.
Question 4 of 5
The client with malignant left pleural effusion undergoes a thoracentesis and 900 mL of excess pleural fluid is removed. Which of these manifestations, if noted on the post-procedure assessment, should the nurse report to the health care provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asymmetrical chest expansion and decreased breath sounds (
A) suggest pneumothorax, a serious post-thoracentesis complication. Hypotension (
B), pain (
C), and mild tachypnea (
D) are less urgent or expected.
Question 5 of 5
To maintain Bryant's traction, the nurse must make certain that the child's:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bryant's traction requires hips slightly elevated and legs at a right angle to the bed to align the femur properly and reduce pressure on the pelvis.