NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
On the day of surgery, the nurse noted the following laboratory results.
Question 1 of 5
Which one should be reported to the surgeon immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated WBC is a sign of infection, which requires immediate reporting to the surgeon to assess the need to postpone surgery.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of migraines. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect the client to report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Migraines typically cause unilateral throbbing pain with photophobia and nausea due to neurological sensitivity. Bilateral dull pain (
A) suggests tension headache, constant pain (
C) indicates chronic headache, and activity (
D) worsens migraines.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client who is receiving Nardil (phenelzine). The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drug interactions between an MAOI and pseudoephedrine can result in hypertensive crisis. Answer A refers to the client receiving antipsychotic medications such as Thorazine, so it is incorrect. Answers C and D do not apply to MAOIs, so they are incorrect.
Extract:
Anaphylactic shock is a serious type of blood transfusion reaction.
Question 4 of 5
The pathophysiology of anaphylaxis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anaphylaxis involves vasodilation and bronchoconstriction, leading to hypotension and respiratory distress.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client with pneumococcal pneumonia. Which of the following would be most effective in removing respiratory secretions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing oral fluid intake to 3000 cc per day. Secretion removal is enhanced with adequate hydration, which thins and liquefies secretions.