NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
To obtain data for the nursing assessment, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse's understanding of the client rests on the comprehensiveness of assessment data obtained by listening to the client's self revelation.
Extract:
A teen-ager was diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia.
Question 2 of 5
Appropriate diagnostic test would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A complete blood count (CB
C) assesses hemoglobin, hematocrit, and other parameters for anemia.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which complication of cardiac catheterization should the nurse monitor for in the initial 24 hours after the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thrombus formation in the coronary arteries is a potential problem in the initial 24 hours after a cardiac catheterization. A falling BP occurs along with hemorrhage of the insertion site which is within the first 12 hours after the procedure.
Question 4 of 5
During the beginning shift assessment of a client with asthma who is receiving oxygen per nasal cannula at 2 liters per minute, the nurse would be most concerned about which unreported finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Of the given findings this has the greatest risk for potential complications. Shallow and rapid respirations may indicate that the client is losing muscle strength required to breathe. The intermittent wheezes could be an indication of an increase in narrowed small airways and a worsening condition.
Extract:
A patient with cholelithiasis experiences discomfort after ingesting fatty foods because:
Question 5 of 5
A patient with cholelithiasis experiences discomfort after ingesting fatty foods because:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gallstones obstruct bile flow, causing pain after fatty meals.