NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When caring for a client who has been burned around the face and neck, which assessment finding should the nurse immediately report to the physician?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Burns around the face and neck can cause airway edema, leading to respiratory distress, which is life-threatening and requires immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which instruction ensures proper preparation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drinking only clear liquids the day before a colonoscopy ensures the colon is clear for accurate visualization during the procedure.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing action is most correct before instilling eardrops in a client's ear?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warming eardrops to room temperature prevents discomfort and dizziness, which can occur if cold drops are instilled into the ear canal.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is receiving chemotherapy. Which assessment finding indicates a need for immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fever of 102°F in a chemotherapy client suggests possible neutropenic sepsis, a life-threatening infection requiring immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
In which of the following positions is it best for the nurse to place the client with suspected heart failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The high Fowler's position (sitting upright) reduces preload on the heart by promoting venous pooling in the lower extremities, easing breathing in heart failure.