NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While repositioning a comatose client, the nurse senses a tingling sensation as she lowers the bed. What action should she take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shutting off the bed's electricity should be the initial step. The nurse should not touch the client until the bed is checked for faulty grounding.
Question 2 of 5
Light therapy can be effective for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Light therapy is effective for regulating circadian rhythms and treating sleep disorders, like seasonal affective disorder. It is not primarily used for weight, allergies, or general alternative treatments. Nonpharmacological Therapies
Question 3 of 5
A client with acute pancreatitis is experiencing severe abdominal pain. Which of the following orders should be questioned by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine can cause sphincter of Oddi spasm, worsening pancreatitis pain, and should be questioned. Meperidine is preferred, and Mylanta/cimetidine are appropriate for symptom management.
Question 4 of 5
Which is an expected finding in the normal newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acrocyanosis (bluish extremities) is normal in newborns due to immature circulation. Undescended testicles, absent sucking pads, and retractions are abnormal.
Question 5 of 5
An infant has just returned from surgery for placement of a gastrostomy tube as an initial treatment for tracheoesophageal fistula. The mother asks: 'When can the tube can be used for feeding?' The nurse's best response would be which of these comments?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The stomach contents and air must be drained first.' After surgery for gastrostomy tube placement, the catheter is left open and attached to gravity drainage for 24 hours or more.