NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which teratogenic effect is most likely to occur among the fetuses of pregnant women who chronically consume alcohol?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic alcohol consumption during pregnancy is strongly associated with fetal alcohol syndrome, which commonly causes mental retardation and developmental delays.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a pleural effusion receiving a thoracentesis. Which complication should the nurse monitor for post-procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pneumothorax is a potential complication of thoracentesis due to accidental lung puncture, requiring monitoring for symptoms like sudden chest pain or dyspnea.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing action is most correct before instilling eardrops in a client's ear?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warming eardrops to room temperature prevents discomfort and dizziness, which can occur if cold drops are instilled into the ear canal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected testicular torsion. Which finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden, severe testicular pain is the primary symptom of testicular torsion, a surgical emergency requiring immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of pancreatitis reports severe epigastric pain. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated amylase levels indicate pancreatic inflammation, a key marker in acute pancreatitis.