NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
John H is a 66-year-old man with a history of heavy smoking presented himself to the ER due to difficulty breathing of 2 years duration. Mr. H was also diagnosed with effusion of the right lung. He is now scheduled for chest tube insertion.
Question 1 of 5
What is most likely occurring when persistent bubbling exist in the water seal chamber of a chest drainage device?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Persistent bubbling indicates an air leak, either in the system or from the lung.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A client with sickle cell disease is admitted with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which nursing intervention would be most helpful to prevent a vasocclusive crisis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydration is needed to prevent slowing of blood flow and occlusion. It is important to perform the assessments in answers A, B, and C, but D is the best intervention for the prevention of the crisis.
Question 3 of 5
With an alert of an internal disaster and the need for beds, the charge nurse is asked to list clients who are potential discharges within the next hour. Which client should the charge nurse select?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This client is the most stable and has a chronic condition. Tylenol intoxication requires at least 3 to 4 days of intensive observation for the risk of hepatic failure. The other clients would be considered unstable.
Question 4 of 5
Observation should be ordered for the client using hallucinogens because, hallucinogens
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hallucinogens cause altered perception, posing risks of harm due to impaired judgment, necessitating close observation. They do not typically cause respiratory depression or rapid dependence.
Extract:
A 30-year-old pregnant mother, in her third trimester, asks the community nurse what position is best for her to prevent heartburn.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse correctly recommends the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed post-meals prevents reflux, reducing heartburn.