NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
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
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of prednisone to a client with rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, can cause gastric irritation, so taking it with food minimizes GI upset. Empty stomach (
A) increases irritation, stopping abruptly (
B) risks adrenal crisis, and potassium (
D) is relevant for diuretics, not corticosteroids.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following foods should be avoided by clients who are prone to develop heartburn as a result of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chocolate relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, worsening GERD symptoms. The other foods are less likely to trigger reflux. Basic Care and Comfort
Question 4 of 5
Which activity should not be assigned to an unlicensed person?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Completing the 24-hour intake and output record involves calculation and analysis, beyond the scope of unlicensed personnel, requiring nursing judgment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has been assigned to four clients in the emergency room, each experiencing one of these conditions. Which client condition would the nurse check first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tension pneumothorax with slight tracheal deviation to the right. Tracheal deviation indicates a life-threatening condition with risk of cardiac tamponade.