NCLEX PN Practice Test with NGN
Question 1 of 5.
Extract:The nurse is caring for a client in the clinic. Nurses' Notes Initial Clinic Visit The client reports progressive fatigue and weakness over the past 2 months. Pallor and minor glossitis are noted. Laboratory results show a decreased hemoglobin. The client is instructed to take an iron supplement for treatment of iron-deficiency anemia. Clinic Visit: 2 Weeks Later The client reports discomfort and straining with bowel movements over the past week. Stool has become increasingly hard and pellet-like. The client reports feeling bloated with crampy abdominal pain that is relieved with defecation. The abdomen is nontender to palpation.
The nurse is contributing to the client's plan of care. For each potential intervention, click to specify if the intervention is expected or not expected for the care of the client.
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Explanation: A: Stool softeners are expected to manage constipation, a side effect of iron supplements. C: Warm fluids aid bowel motility. E: Raw fruits and vegetables increase fiber to relieve constipation. F: Adequate hydration softens stool and prevents constipation.
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.