NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A 35-year-old Latin-American client wishes to lose weight to reduce her chances of developing heart disease and diabetes. The client states, 'I do not know how to make my diet work with the kind of foods that my family eats.' What should the nurse do first to help the client determine a suitable diet for disease prevention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the client's current dietary habits is the first step to tailor a culturally appropriate diet plan. Providing guidelines or information is secondary, and a high-protein diet may not be suitable. Health Promotion and Management
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Mr. Leon Gamett, 45-years-old, was admitted with pneumococcal pneumonia & Tuberculosis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following nursing action is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negative air pressure rooms prevent TB transmission, a priority intervention.
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Bradykinesia:
Question 3 of 5
Bradykinesia:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bradykinesia is slow initiation of movement, common in Parkinson's disease.
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Question 4 of 5
A geriatric client with Alzheimer's disease has been living with his grown child's family for the last 6 months. He wanders at night and needs help with activities of daily living. Which statement by his child suggests that the family is successfully adjusting to this living arrangement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This statement demonstrates a realistic understanding of the client's disorder and effective family coping with the challenges it presents. Options 1 and 2 indicate that the family is having difficulty adjusting. Option 3 suggests that the family is in denial or has an unrealistic view of the prognosis for a client with Alzheimer's disease.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has hypokalemia asks the nurse for dietary advice on what foods would help this problem. What should the nurse tell the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oranges, bananas, and prunes are potassium-rich, directly addressing hypokalemia through dietary intake.