NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A patient with lower back pain is tentatively diagnosed as having a herniated intervertebral disc.
Question 1 of 5
When assessing this patient's back pain, the nurse should ask:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain during bowel movement can indicate nerve compression from a herniated disc, relevant to the diagnosis.
Extract:
A 65-year-old man has been admitted to the hospital for spinal stenosis surgery.
Question 2 of 5
When does the discharge training and planning begin for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discharge planning begins upon admission to ensure a comprehensive care plan.
Extract:
Jaundiced patients are susceptible to postoperative hemorrhage because their blood does not clot normally due to the fact that:
Question 3 of 5
Jaundiced patients are susceptible to postoperative hemorrhage because their blood does not clot normally due to the fact that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lack of bile reduces vitamin K absorption, impairing prothrombin synthesis and clotting.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse has just started on the 7PM surgical unit shift. Which of the following patients should the nurse check on first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The new onset of urinary incontinence may require additional medical assessment, and the physician needs to be notified.
Question 5 of 5
One aspect of implementation related to drug therapy is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Although documentation isn't a step in the nursing process, the nurse is legally required to document activities related to drug therapy, including the time of administration, the quantity, and the client's reaction. Developing a content outline, establishing outcome criteria, and setting realistic client goals are parts of planning rather than implementation.