NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement made by the parents of a child who has sickle cell anemia indicates understanding of how to reduce the incidence of crises?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adequate hydration prevents blood viscosity, reducing sickle cell crisis risk. Outdoor play is beneficial, aspirin is risky, and travel mode is irrelevant.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube connected to a water-seal drainage system. The nurse observes continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber indicates an air leak in the system (e.g., loose connections or lung leak), requiring assessment to locate and correct it. Increasing suction (
B) won’t fix the leak, clamping (
C) is dangerous, and notifying the physician (
D) follows assessment.
Extract:
A patient is suspected of having thrombophlebitis of the left lower extremity.
Question 3 of 5
During the initial assessment the nurse should specifically observe the patient for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Edema is a hallmark sign of thrombophlebitis due to venous obstruction.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on a medical/surgical unit and determines that several situations need to be addressed. Which of the following situations should the nurse attend to FIRST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nosebleed post-radiation therapy is the least stable situation, as it may indicate a serious complication like tissue damage or coagulopathy, requiring immediate assessment. The daughter’s threat (
A) is administrative, the overdue assistant (
B) is a personnel issue, and the physician’s request (
C) can be delegated, all of which are lower priority.
Question 5 of 5
A 55-year-old woman is recovering from a bowel resection. She is receiving epidural analgesia. She lived by herself right up until admission and has no cognitive deficits. All of the following interventions will reduce the risk of client falls. Which would be most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping the bed low and call bell accessible promotes safety and independence, most appropriate for a cognitively intact client.