NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
A mother reported that her son is throwing up each time she feeds him.
Question 1 of 5
What would be the best assessment question the nurse would ask?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Jelly-like stool is an indication of a gastrointestinal problem, which could be related to the vomiting. Assessing for this symptom helps identify potential underlying issues.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A Schilling test has been ordered for a client. What is the nurse's primary responsibility in relation to this test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Schilling test, used to diagnose pernicious anemia, requires a 24-hour urine collection to measure vitamin B12 absorption after radioactive B12 administration. Blood, x-rays, or enemas are not involved.
Extract:
Mr. Lou, 65 years old, with liver cirrhosis was ordered neomycin enema
Question 3 of 5
Mr. Lou, 65 years old, with liver cirrhosis was ordered neomycin enema for which of the following goals?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neomycin enemas reduce ammonia-producing bacteria, improving consciousness in hepatic encephalopathy.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy earlier today. The client is now on the surgical unit after an uneventful stay in the postanesthesia care unit. How should the nurse position the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Semi-reclining reduces intracranial pressure and prevents cerebrospinal fluid leakage post-transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. Supine increases leakage risk, and upright or side-lying are less optimal.
Extract:
When assessing a patient with pleural effusion, the nurse should expect to find:
Question 5 of 5
When assessing a patient with pleural effusion, the nurse should expect to find:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pleural effusion causes fluid accumulation, reducing or eliminating breath sounds at the lung base.