NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse obtain from a client prior to having electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pre-anesthesia work-up. ECT is delivered under general anesthesia and the client should be prepared as for any procedure involving anesthesia.
Question 2 of 5
An adult is to have a cardiac catheterization performed tomorrow. When preparing the client for the cardiac catheterization, it is essential for the nurse to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shellfish allergies may indicate iodine sensitivity, critical for contrast dye used in cardiac catheterization.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a comatose client receiving gastric tube feedings. Which of the following assessments requires an immediate response from the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased breath sounds in right lower lobe. The most common problem associated with enteral feedings is atelectasis. Maintain client at 30 degrees of head elevation during feedings and monitor for signs of aspiration. Check for tube placement prior to each feeding or every 4 to 8 hours if the client is receiving continuous feeding.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse obtain from a client prior to having electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pre-anesthesia work-up. ECT is delivered under general anesthesia and the client should be prepared as for any procedure involving anesthesia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with Cushing syndrome. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Cushing syndrome causes hyperglycemia, hypertension, and truncal obesity due to excess cortisol. Hyponatremia and weight loss are not typical.