NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The wife of a man who is comatose following a head injury asks the nurse if she should visit him since he is unresponsive. How should the nurse reply initially?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Presence of loved ones may provide comfort and stimulate awareness in comatose patients, supporting family involvement. Other responses discourage visitation.
Extract:
Anaphylactic shock is a serious type of blood transfusion reaction.
Question 2 of 5
The pathophysiology of anaphylaxis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anaphylaxis involves vasodilation and bronchoconstriction, leading to hypotension and respiratory distress.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
An adult is to go to surgery this morning. When the nurse goes to medicate the client, she notes that she has a ring with several shiny stones in it on her left ring finger. There are no relatives present. What is the best nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Securing valuables in the hospital safe protects the ring during surgery, adhering to safety protocols. Taping, bedside storage, or waivers risk loss.
Question 4 of 5
Right documentation includes the name, dosage, route, and time of administration. When should you sign your initials on the medication administration record?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Signing immediately after administration confirms the dose was given, ensuring accurate documentation. Signing before risks errors, and waiting an hour delays accuracy.
Extract:
Marie is a 38-year-old primigravida who is admitted with a diagnosis of pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH).
Question 5 of 5
Priority nursing care on the patient with PIH include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low urine output (335 ml/24 hours) indicates possible renal involvement in PIH, a priority for monitoring and reporting to prevent further complications.