NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a correctly stated nursing diagnosis for a client with abruptio placentae?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abruptio placentae causes hemorrhage due to premature placental separation, leading to fluid volume deficit, a major nursing concern. Infection (
A) is unrelated, and choices B and C are incorrectly phrased nursing diagnoses.
Question 2 of 5
An 8-year-old admitted with an upper respiratory infection has an order for O2 saturation via pulse oximeter. To ensure an accurate reading, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the probe on the finger or earlobe ensures accurate measurement of oxygen saturation, as these areas have good peripheral blood flow. The abdomen is not suitable, recalibration is not routinely required, and waiting 15 minutes is unnecessary.
Extract:
A child with a croup has difficulty of breathing.
Question 3 of 5
One of the following interventions, if performed by the nurse should be a priority and most important for the patient:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygen administration is the priority to address respiratory distress in croup, ensuring adequate oxygenation.
Extract:
Oral hypoglycemic agents may be used for patients with:
Question 4 of 5
Ketosis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oral hypoglycemics may be helpful when some functioning of the beta cells exists, as in type II diabetes mellitus.
Extract:
A patient with history of asthma presented himself to the outpatient clinic due to feeling of tightness on his chest, audible wheezing and mild shortness of breath. Upon arrival at the clinic his peak flow was at 480 liters/minute but in an hour of arrival, his peak flow has dropped to 200 liters/minute.
Question 5 of 5
What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A significant drop in peak flow indicates worsening asthma. Administering albuterol inhalation is the first action to relieve bronchospasm.