NCLEX-PN

NCLEX-PN practice questions, page 8 of 29, with answer review and explanations.

Question 36

Why must the nurse be careful not to cut through or disrupt any tears, holes, bloodstains, or dirt present on the clothing of a client who has experienced trauma?

  1. The clothing is the property of another and must be treated with care.
  2. Such care facilitates repair and salvage of the clothing.
  3. The clothing of a trauma victim is potential evidence with legal implications.
  4. Such care decreases trauma to the family members receiving the clothing.

Question 37

Which of the following terms refers to soft-tissue injury caused by blunt force?

  1. contusion
  2. strain
  3. sprain
  4. dislocation

Question 38

A client with dumping syndrome should ___________ while a client with GERD should ___________.

  1. sit up 1 hour after meals; lie flat 30 minutes after meals
  2. lie down 1 hour after eating; sit up at least 30 minutes after eating
  3. sit up after meals; sit up after meals
  4. lie down after meals; lie down after meals

Question 39

A client with an ileus is placed on intestinal tube suction. Which of the following electrolytes is lost with intestinal suction?

  1. calcium
  2. magnesium
  3. potassium
  4. sodium chloride

Question 40

Following a classic cholecystectomy resection for multiple stones, the PACU nurse observes a serosanguious drainage on the dressing. The most appropriate intervention is to:

  1. notify the physician of the drainage.
  2. change the dressing.
  3. reinforce the dressing.
  4. apply an abdominal binder.