NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When a client with type 1 diabetes comes to the clinic for a routine visit, which question should the nurse plan to ask in relation to possible complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes increases the risk of diabetic retinopathy, so asking about recent eye exams helps screen for this vision-threatening complication.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of glaucoma is prescribed timolol eye drops. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Timolol, a beta-blocker, can be systemically absorbed and cause bradycardia, a potentially serious side effect requiring monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected pulmonary edema. Which finding is most indicative of this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frothy, pink-tinged sputum is a classic sign of pulmonary edema, indicating fluid leakage into the alveoli due to left heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assigned six clients during the afternoon shift on a medical-surgical unit. After receiving report on the following clients, arrange the clients in the most appropriate order of nursing assessment.
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: C, F, E, B, D, A
Rationale: The order prioritizes life-threatening conditions (chest pain), acute pain (gallstones), and uncontrolled diabetes, followed by postoperative status, preoperative preparation, and stable discharge.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a pressure ulcer. Which intervention promotes healing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A moist environment with a hydrogel dressing promotes granulation tissue formation and healing in pressure ulcers.