NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis complains to the nurse about her back pain and said, 'I want a bed that is similar to what I have at home.'
Question 1 of 5
What would be an appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessment is the first step to be taken by the nurse. Asking the husband about the patient's home sleeping arrangements helps gather relevant information to address the patient's needs.
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Question 2 of 5
A patient with chronic kidney disease is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following assessments is most important before starting the dialysis session?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood pressure assessment prevents complications like hypotension during dialysis, a common risk in renal failure. Respiratory rate, heart rate, and temperature are monitored but less critical.
Extract:
Which of the following is the function of the frontal lobe?
Question 3 of 5
Recognized between right and left.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The frontal lobe is responsible for executive functions, including critical thinking and decision-making.
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with skin grafts covering third-degree burns on the arms and legs. During dressing changes, the nurse should be sure to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wrapping elastic bandages on dependent areas limits edema formation and bleeding and promotes graft acceptance. The nurse should wrap the client's arms and legs from the distal to proximal ends and use strict sterile technique throughout the dressing change. Applying maximum bandages should be avoided because bulky dressings limit mobility; instead, the nurse should use enough bandages to absorb wound drainage. Sterile gloves are required throughout all phases of the dressing change to prevent contamination.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with bleeding from esophageal varices. The factor that most likely contributed to the development of esophageal varices is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heavy alcohol consumption causes portal hypertension, leading to esophageal varices. Hydrocarbons , obesity , and vegetarianism are not direct causes.