NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician has ordered a sterile urine specimen to be collected from a client who has a Foley catheter. To obtain a sterile urine specimen, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Withdrawing from the catheter port with a syringe ensures a sterile specimen. Other methods risk contamination.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client scheduled for cardiac pharmacologic nuclear stress testing. Which client statements indicate appropriate understanding?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Stopping coffee 24 hours before prevents interference with the stress test, and taking insulin as usual maintains glycemic control. Smoking and eating a large meal can alter test results.
Question 3 of 5
A client is prescribed warfarin sodium (Coumadin) to be continued at home. Which focus is critical to be included in the nurse's discharge instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Report any nose or gum bleeds. The client should notify the health care provider if blood is noted in stools or urine, or any other signs of bleeding occur.
Question 4 of 5
The perinatal nurse is reviewing telephone messages from clients. The nurse should first telephone the client who is at
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ibuprofen at 32 weeks gestation is concerning due to risks of premature ductus arteriosus closure and oligohydramnios, requiring immediate follow-up. Mild diarrhea and dark urine with metronidazole are less urgent, and acetaminophen is safe.
Question 5 of 5
When walking past a client's room, the nurse hears 1 unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) talking to another UAP. Which statement requires follow-up intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Only the RN and PN can delegate to UAPs. One UAP cannot delegate a task to another UAP. The RN or PN is legally accountable for the nursing care.