NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Venous drainage:
Question 1 of 5
Venous drainage:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Venous drainage involves deoxygenated blood from the upper body returning to the heart.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of morphine sulfate to a client with postoperative pain. The client reports nausea. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nausea is a common side effect of morphine, and administering an antiemetic beforehand (if ordered) prevents discomfort while allowing pain relief. Administering without addressing nausea (
A) is inappropriate, holding the dose (
B) delays pain control, and dilution (
D) is incorrect for IV morphine.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse enters a 2 year-old child's hospital room in order to administer an oral medication. When the child is asked if he is ready to take his medicine, he immediately says, 'No!'. What would be the most appropriate next action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leave the room and return five minutes later and give the medicine. Respecting the child's response builds trust, and a brief delay aligns with a toddler's sense of time.
Question 4 of 5
Which instruction should be included in the discharge teaching for a client with cataract surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing an eye shield at night protects the surgical site from accidental trauma during sleep, a standard post-cataract surgery instruction.
Question 5 of 5
Which finding, if present, should the nurse interpret to mean that dialysis has achieved the desired results?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A drop in blood pressure indicates successful fluid removal during dialysis, a primary goal. Weight gain, urine output, or normal glucose are not direct indicators of dialysis efficacy.