NCLEX PN Practice Test with NGN
Question 1 of 5.
Extract:The nurse is caring for a 58-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit. History and Physical General The client is vomiting bright red blood; medical history includes alcohol use disorder, liver cirrhosis, and hypertension; the client was admitted a year ago for alcohol-induced acute pancreatitis Neurological The client is oriented to person and place; the pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Yellow scleras are noted Pulmonary Vital signs are RR 18, SpO 94% on room air Cardiovascular Vital signs are T 99 F (37.2 C), P 102, BP 90/40; S1 and S2 are heard on auscultation; peripheral pulses are 2+ in all extremities; 1+ edema is noted at the bilateral lower extremities Gastrointestinal The abdomen is distended and nontender to palpation; the flanks are dull to percussion; bowel sounds are hypoactive; distended veins are present around the umbilicus Genitourinary Client is voiding amber-colored urine
The health care provider confirms that the client is experiencing bleeding from esophageal varices secondary to complications from liver cirrhosis. For each potential prescription, specify if the prescription is anticipated or unanticipated for the care of this client.
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Explanation: A) Anticipated: NPO prevents aspiration and supports esophageal varices management. B) Anticipated: Octreotide reduces portal pressure to control variceal bleeding. C) Anticipated: IV fluids address hypovolemia (BP 90/40). D) Anticipated: PRBCs treat blood loss from variceal bleeding. E) Unanticipated: Paracentesis is for ascites, not urgent here. F) Anticipated: EGD is standard to visualize and treat varices.
Question 2 of 5.
Extract:The nurse is caring for a client at a women's health clinic. History & Physical Labor and delivery unit 0800: A 28-year-old nulliparous female comes to the clinic for confirmation of suspected pregnancy due to amenorrhea and a positive home pregnancy test. The client's current exercise regimen includes indoor cycling and outdoor running. The client reports nausea, vomiting, and breast tenderness. She has a 28-day menstrual cycle, and her last menstrual period was March 10- 17. The health care provider notes a bluish-purple vaginal mucosa and cervix during pelvic examination and confirms a 12-week intrauterine pregnancy by sonography. A fetal heart rate of 155/min is detected with handheld Doppler.
For each client finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with presumptive, probable, or positive signs of pregnancy. Note: Each row must have one response option selected
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Explanation: Presumptive signs are subjective and may have other causes (e.g., amenorrhea, nausea/vomiting, breast tenderness). Probable signs are objective but not definitive (e.g., Chadwick sign, positive home pregnancy test). Positive signs confirm pregnancy (e.g., fetal heart rate, fetus visible on ultrasound).
Question 3 of 5.
Extract:The nurse is caring for a client at a women's health clinic. History & Physical Labor and delivery unit 0800: A 28-year-old nulliparous female comes to the clinic for confirmation of suspected pregnancy due to amenorrhea and a positive home pregnancy test. The client's current exercise regimen includes indoor cycling and outdoor running. The client reports nausea, vomiting, and breast tenderness. She has a 28-day menstrual cycle, and her last menstrual period was March 10- 17. The health care provider notes a bluish-purple vaginal mucosa and cervix during pelvic examination and confirms a 12-week intrauterine pregnancy by sonography. A fetal heart rate of 155/min is detected with handheld Doppler.
The client's last menstrual period was March 10-17. Unprotected intercourse occurred on March 24. The client's menstrual cycles are regular and occur every 28 days. Based on the Naegele rule, what is the estimated date of birth?
A. 3-Dec
B. 17-Dec
C. 24-Dec
D. 31-Dec
Explanation: Using Naegele's rule (first day of LMP + 1 year - 3 months + 7 days), March 10, 2025 + 1 year = March 10, 2026 - 3 months = December 10, 2025 + 7 days = December 17, 2025.
Question 4 of 5.
Extract:The nurse is caring for a client at a women's health clinic. History & Physical Labor and delivery unit 0800: A 28-year-old nulliparous female comes to the clinic for confirmation of suspected pregnancy due to amenorrhea and a positive home pregnancy test. The client's current exercise regimen includes indoor cycling and outdoor running. The client reports nausea, vomiting, and breast tenderness. She has a 28-day menstrual cycle, and her last menstrual period was March 10- 17. The health care provider notes a bluish-purple vaginal mucosa and cervix during pelvic examination and confirms a 12-week intrauterine pregnancy by sonography. A fetal heart rate of 155/min is detected with handheld Doppler.
Which of the following topics should the nurse reinforce during the initial prenatal visit? Select all that apply.
A. Commitment to pain management preferences during labor
B. Expected discomforts of pregnancy
C. Foods to avoid
D. Herbal supplements and over-the-counter medications to avoid
E. Method of delivery
F. Symptoms of potential pregnancy complications
Explanation: The initial prenatal visit should focus on educating about expected discomforts (e.g., nausea), foods to avoid (e.g., raw fish), medications/supplements to avoid, and symptoms of complications. Pain management and delivery method are discussed later.
Question 5 of 5.
Extract:The nurse is caring for a client at a women's health clinic. History & Physical Labor and delivery unit 0800: A 28-year-old nulliparous female comes to the clinic for confirmation of suspected pregnancy due to amenorrhea and a positive home pregnancy test. The client's current exercise regimen includes indoor cycling and outdoor running. The client reports nausea, vomiting, and breast tenderness. She has a 28-day menstrual cycle, and her last menstrual period was March 10- 17. The health care provider notes a bluish-purple vaginal mucosa and cervix during pelvic examination and confirms a 12-week intrauterine pregnancy by sonography. A fetal heart rate of 155/min is detected with handheld Doppler.
Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate during the first prenatal visit? Select all that apply.
A. 1-hour glucose tolerance test
B. Group B Streptococcus rectovaginal culture
C. Maternal blood type and screen
D. Sexually transmitted infection screen
E. Urinalysis
Explanation: First prenatal visit tests include maternal blood type and screen, STI screen, and urinalysis. Glucose tolerance and Group B Streptococcus tests are performed later in pregnancy.
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