NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test with NGN

Question 1 of 5.

Extract:The nurse is caring for a 68-year-old client in the emergency department. History Physical Vital Signs Admission: The client comes to the emergency department with progressively worsening back pain that began 3 weeks ago. The pain has become significantly worse over the past 12 hours. Pain level is rated as 8 on a scale of 0-10. The client was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and has had a poor response to treatment. This morning, the client had trouble walking and reports decreased sensation in the feet. The client also reports mild nausea, difficulty urinating, decreased urinary sensation, and no bowel movement in the past 3 days

For each finding below, click to specify if the finding is consistent with the disease process of spinal cord compression or syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone.

Question 2 of 5.

Extract:The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old client accompanied by the parents. History and Physical Body System Findings General Client is brought to the emergency department due to shortness of breath; medical history includes cystic fibrosis and many previous hospital admissions for pneumonia; in the 3rd percentile for height and weight Neurological Alert and oriented to person, place, and time; no neurologic deficits Pulmonary Vital signs: RR 30, SpO, 87% on room air; moderate subcostal retractions; bilateral wheezing and coarse crackles throughout lung fields with fine inspiratory crackles at left lung base; paroxysmal coughing that produces thick, yellow, blood-tinged sputum; parents report that the client has begun to become "winded" after showering and other activities Cardiovascular Vital signs: T 101.7 F (38.7 C), P 130, BP 94/58; skin warm and dry; peripheral pulses palpable 2+; capillary refill 3 econds; mild finger clubbing noted Gastrointestinal Abdomen soft with normoactive bowel sounds; parent states, "Swallowing the enzyme capsules is very difficult for my child, and I have noticed an increase in greasy, bulky stools"

Click to highlight below the assessment findings that require immediate follow-up?

Question 3 of 5.

Extract:The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old client accompanied by the parents. History and Physical Body System Findings General Client is brought to the emergency department due to shortness of breath; medical history includes cystic fibrosis and many previous hospital admissions for pneumonia; in the 3rd percentile for height and weight Neurological Alert and oriented to person, place, and time; no neurologic deficits Pulmonary Vital signs: RR 30, SpO, 87% on room air; moderate subcostal retractions; bilateral wheezing and coarse crackles throughout lung fields with fine inspiratory crackles at left lung base; paroxysmal coughing that produces thick, yellow, blood-tinged sputum; parents report that the client has begun to become "winded" after showering and other activities Cardiovascular Vital signs: T 101.7 F (38.7 C), P 130, BP 94/58; skin warm and dry; peripheral pulses palpable 2+; capillary refill 3 econds; mild finger clubbing noted Gastrointestinal Abdomen soft with normoactive bowel sounds; parent states, "Swallowing the enzyme capsules is very difficult for my child, and I have noticed an increase in greasy, bulky stools"

Which of the following client findings are consistent with a cystic fibrosis exacerbation? Select all that apply.

Question 4 of 5.

Extract:The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old client accompanied by the parents. History and Physical Body System Findings General Client is brought to the emergency department due to shortness of breath; medical history includes cystic fibrosis and many previous hospital admissions for pneumonia; in the 3rd percentile for height and weight Neurological Alert and oriented to person, place, and time; no neurologic deficits Pulmonary Vital signs: RR 30, SpO, 87% on room air; moderate subcostal retractions; bilateral wheezing and coarse crackles throughout lung fields with fine inspiratory crackles at left lung base; paroxysmal coughing that produces thick, yellow, blood-tinged sputum; parents report that the client has begun to become "winded" after showering and other activities Cardiovascular Vital signs: T 101.7 F (38.7 C), P 130, BP 94/58; skin warm and dry; peripheral pulses palpable 2+; capillary refill 3 econds; mild finger clubbing noted Gastrointestinal Abdomen soft with normoactive bowel sounds; parent states, "Swallowing the enzyme capsules is very difficult for my child, and I have noticed an increase in greasy, bulky stools"

The nurse should prioritize interventions for Select...

Question 5 of 5.

Extract:The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old client accompanied by the parents. History and Physical Body System Findings General Client is brought to the emergency department due to shortness of breath; medical history includes cystic fibrosis and many previous hospital admissions for pneumonia; in the 3rd percentile for height and weight Neurological Alert and oriented to person, place, and time; no neurologic deficits Pulmonary Vital signs: RR 30, SpO, 87% on room air; moderate subcostal retractions; bilateral wheezing and coarse crackles throughout lung fields with fine inspiratory crackles at left lung base; paroxysmal coughing that produces thick, yellow, blood-tinged sputum; parents report that the client has begun to become "winded" after showering and other activities Cardiovascular Vital signs: T 101.7 F (38.7 C), P 130, BP 94/58; skin warm and dry; peripheral pulses palpable 2+; capillary refill 3 econds; mild finger clubbing noted Gastrointestinal Abdomen soft with normoactive bowel sounds; parent states, "Swallowing the enzyme capsules is very difficult for my child, and I have noticed an increase in greasy, bulky stools"

For each potential intervention, click to specify if the intervention is indicated or not indicated for the care of the client.