NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When death is imminent, the nurse observes the client for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cheyne-Stokes respiration, with alternating deep and shallow breathing and apnea, is a common sign of impending death, often linked to cardiac failure. The other signs are less specific. Psychosocial Integrity
Question 2 of 5
A client receiving aminophylline complains of nausea and 'feeling jittery.' The nurse's first action should be to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nausea and jitteriness suggest aminophylline toxicity, so checking the drug level is the priority. Other actions address symptoms, not the cause.
Question 3 of 5
A factory worker is brought to the nurse's office after a metal fragment enters her right eye. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Covering both eyes prevents movement and further damage, and ER transport ensures specialist care. Covering only one eye, attempting removal, or flushing risks worsening the injury.
Extract:
After a patient has cataract surgery, the nurse should:
Question 4 of 5
After a patient has cataract surgery, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding vigorous activities like brushing prevents increased intraocular pressure post-cataract surgery.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
Which statement describes the advantage of using a decision grid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A decision grid allows the group to visually examine alternatives and evaluate them quantitatively with weighting.