NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing assessment finding provides the best evidence that a client with acute angle-closure glaucoma is responding to drug therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute angle-closure glaucoma causes severe eye pain due to increased intraocular pressure; reduced or eliminated pain indicates that drug therapy is effectively lowering pressure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a pleural effusion receiving a thoracentesis. Which complication should the nurse monitor for post-procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pneumothorax is a potential complication of thoracentesis due to accidental lung puncture, requiring monitoring for symptoms like sudden chest pain or dyspnea.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease reports epigastric pain. Which question should the nurse ask to assess the severity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain radiating to the back in peptic ulcer disease may indicate perforation or pancreatitis, which are serious complications requiring urgent evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). Which action prevents complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flushing the PICC with heparin daily prevents clot formation and maintains patency, reducing the risk of occlusion.
Question 5 of 5
Which teratogenic effect is most likely to occur among the fetuses of pregnant women who chronically consume alcohol?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic alcohol consumption during pregnancy is strongly associated with fetal alcohol syndrome, which commonly causes mental retardation and developmental delays.