NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The urine of a client who is 6 months' pregnant tests positive for albumin. The nurse correctly assumes that the client is probably developing which complication of pregnancy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albumin in the urine (proteinuria) during pregnancy is a hallmark sign of preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder that can lead to serious complications if untreated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected compartment syndrome. Which finding is most indicative?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain unrelieved by analgesics is a hallmark of compartment syndrome, indicating increased pressure compromising tissue perfusion.
Question 3 of 5
A 6-year-old child is recovering from acute noninfectious gastroenteritis. The physician provides orders to advance the child's diet to solid food. Which food choice is best for the nurse to offer the child initially?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strained applesauce is a bland, easily digestible solid food suitable for reintroducing solids after gastroenteritis, minimizing gastrointestinal irritation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a continuous bladder irrigation post-transurethral resection of the prostate. Which observation requires intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bright red urine suggests active bleeding, a potential complication requiring immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected stroke. Which finding requires immediate notification of the physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slurred speech is a hallmark sign of stroke, indicating potential neurological damage and requiring urgent medical intervention.