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NCLEX-PN

ASSESSMENT FOR

NURSING STUDENTS

VERSION 1

2023/2024

• A client hospitalized with severe depression and suicidal ideation refuses to talk with the

nurse. The nurse recognizes that the suicidal client has difficulty: Expressing anger toward others

• A post-operative client has called the nurse’s station with complaints of pain. The first

action by the nurse should be to: Assess the location and character of the client’s pain

• An adult who has hypertension is taking furosemide (Lasix). The client has been placed

on a low-sodium, high-potassium diet. What is the reason for the potassium alteration To replace potassium lost from the kidneys

• A 24-year-old female client is scheduled for surgery in the morning. Which of the

following is the primary responsibility of the nurse? Taking the vital signs

• The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the

transsphenoidal approach. The nurse should be particularly alert for: Nasal congestion

• A papular lesion is noted on the perineum of the laboring client. Which initial action is

most appropriate? . Report the finding to the doctor

• A client receiving HydroDIURIL (hydrochlorothiazide) is instructed to increase her

dietary intake of potassium. The best snack for the client requiring increased potassium

is: Banana

• The nurse is observing a developmental assessment of an infant. Which of the following

is an example of cephalocaudal development? The infant is able to raise her head before sitting.

• Ferrous sulfate has been prescribed for a woman who is pregnant. The nurse should

advise her to take the medication at which time? Immediately following meals

• The nurse is working in the emergency room when a client arrives with severe burns of

the left arm, hands, face, and neck. Which action should receive priority Applying oxygen

• A client with cancer is admitted to the oncology unit. Stat lab values reveal Hgb 12.6,

WBC 6500, K+ 1.9, uric acid 7.0, Na+ 136, and platelets 178,000. The nurse evaluates that the client is experiencing which of the following? Hypernatremia

• A client with a diagnosis of human papillomavirus (HPV) is at risk for which of the

following? Cervical and vaginal cancer

• The nurse is caring for a client following removal of the thyroid. Immediately post-op,

the nurse should Maintain the client in a semi-Fowler’s position with the head and neck supported by pillow

• The physician has ordered a straight catheterization for a female client. When performing

a straight catheterization on a female client, the nurse should: Hold the catheter in place while the bladder emptie

• A pregnant woman asks why iron has been prescribed for her. How should the nurse

reply? Your body needs a lot of iron to make red blood cells for you and your baby.”