NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
An elderly female patient sustained a fractured hip from a fall accident while taking her shower. She was brought by the EMS to the hospital and was admitted to orthopedic unit. She was placed on buck's traction while waiting for hip replacement.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following nursing interventions should receive priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hourly neurovascular assessments are critical to detect complications like impaired circulation or nerve damage in the affected leg, especially with traction.
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Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which of the following findings would support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain at McBurney’s point (right lower quadrant) is a classic sign of appendicitis, indicating peritoneal irritation. Epigastric burning (
B) suggests ulcers, loose stools (
C) indicate gastroenteritis, and pain relief lying flat (
D) is nonspecific.
Question 3 of 5
The CVP reading of a client with partial thickness burns is 6 mm H2O. The nurse recognizes that the client:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A central venous pressure (CVP) reading of 6 mm H2O is within the normal range (2-8 mm H2O), indicating adequate fluid status. Answer A is incorrect because the client does not need additional fluids. Answer C is incorrect because a CVP of 6 does not suggest congestive failure. Answer D is incorrect because a diuretic is not indicated with a normal CVP.
Extract:
Glucocorticoids:
Question 4 of 5
Glucocorticoids:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cortisol is the primary glucocorticoid, regulating metabolism and stress response.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 16-year-old pregnant client who is taking an iron supplement. Which instruction should the nurse include when teaching the adolescent about ferrous sulfate? Select all that apply:
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Because food delays absorption, the nurse should instruct the client to take the supplement between meals to increase absorption. The client should take the supplement with juice (preferably orange juice) or water, but not with milk or antacids. The nurse should also tell the client not to crush or chew extended-release forms of the drug.