NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A patient with a tentative diagnosis of cholecystitis is discharged from the emergency room with instructions to make an appointment for a more definitive diagnosis workup.
Question 1 of 5
The recommendation that would produce the most valuable diagnostic information would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pain journal helps identify triggers and patterns, aiding cholecystitis diagnosis.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A client on the psychiatric unit is in an uncontrolled rage and is threatening other clients and staff. Which of the following personnel can legally place the client in seclusion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Only a registered nurse or higher (e.g., physician) can legally initiate seclusion due to the need for clinical judgment. LPNs, orderlies, and security lack this authority.
Question 3 of 5
The RN delegates the task of taking vital signs of all the clients on the medical-surgical unit to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Specific written and verbal instructions are given to not take a post-mastectomy client's blood pressure on the left arm. Later as the RN is making rounds, the nurse finds the blood pressure cuff on that client's left arm. Which of these statements is most immediately accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The UAP is responsible for carrying out the activity correctly once directions have been clearly communicated especially if given verbally and in writing.
Extract:
The PN assigned to Francis knows the importance of rotating insulin injection sites.
Question 4 of 5
Injection should be given in any one spot more often than every two weeks. Site rotation is important to prevent or combat which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To avoid tissue atrophy or hypertrophy, patients should be taught to avoid injecting insulin in the same site each time. Rotating sites ensures consistent insulin absorption.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The goals of palliative care include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palliative care focuses on quality of life, holistic care, and support for client and family, requiring active interventions. The idea of no interventions is contrary to palliative care principles. Basic Care and Comfort