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 caring for a client with a lower extremity cast. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Numbness in the toes suggests possible nerve compression or compartment syndrome, a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a closed head injury. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unequal and sluggish pupils indicate increased intracranial pressure or neurological deterioration, requiring urgent intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about self-catheterization. Which instruction ensures proper technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inserting the catheter until urine flows, then advancing 1–2 inches, ensures proper placement in the bladder to avoid trauma or incomplete drainage.
Question 5 of 5
When teaching a postmenopausal client about breast self-examination, which instruction by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Performing breast self-examination on the first day of the month provides a consistent schedule for postmenopausal women, as hormonal fluctuations no longer affect breast tissue.