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NCLEX PN Practice Test with NGN

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Question 1 of 5.

Extract:The nurse in an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a 43-year-old client. History Admission: The client comes to the inpatient psychiatric facility for an evaluation. The client is having distressing nightmares, flashbacks, and feelings of being "on edge" since a severe motor vehicle collision 6 months ago that resulted in the death of the client's sibling. The client blames self for the sibling's death and verbalizes feelings of guilt. The client reports an inability to sleep well and being quick to anger, both of which led to job loss and the client seeking help. The client reports a loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, such as working out and interacting with friends. The client has started smoking cigarettes daily since the collision and typically consumes ≥4 alcoholic beverages per day. Mental status examination reveals an irritable, guarded, and easily distracted mood. The client's appearance is well- kept, and grooming and hygiene are appropriate. The client's speech is hyperverbal yet coherent, and thought process is organized. The client admits to feelings of hopelessness after the death of the sibling. The client reports occasionally seeing "shadows" but no visual hallucinations. The client has no homicidal ideations or history of violence toward others. Vital signs: P 78, RR 17, BP 132/78.

The nurse suspects that the client is experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder. Which of the following symptoms are consistent with this condition? Select all that apply.

A. Euphoric mood

B. Flashbacks

C. Hypervigilance

D. Irritability

E. Nightmares

F. Self-blame

Explanation: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is characterized by symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, irritability, nightmares, and self-blame following a traumatic event. Euphoric mood is not associated with PTSD.

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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