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.”