NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who sustained an L1 to L2 spinal cord injury in a construction accident asks a nurse if he'll ever be able to walk again. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should respond by asking the client what he's already been told about his ability to walk again. After assessing the client's knowledge, she can better respond to the client's questioning. Option 1 provides the client with false hope, and option 2 may place the client on the defensive. Option 4 is an inappropriate response.
Question 2 of 5
A cooling blanket has been ordered for an adult who has a head injury and is running high fevers. The client starts shivering. What action is most appropriate for the LPN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shivering indicates the cooling blanket may be too cold, risking complications; reporting to the charge nurse ensures proper adjustment.
Extract:
The patient with a diagnosis of DM is overweight.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following food selection is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fresh vegetables are low-calorie, nutrient-dense, and suitable for weight management in diabetes.
Extract:
What should the nurse do in order for the participants get necessary information about changing their attitudes towards the issues of breast cancer prevention?
Question 4 of 5
Invite a speaker from the Cancer Society.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A survivor's story can emotionally engage participants, encouraging attitude changes toward prevention.
Extract:
Marie is a 5-year-old girl is admitted with a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She enters complete remission with intensive induction of chemotherapy, but she relapses after 3 months of maintenance of chemotherapy with vincristine, prednisone, methotrexate and mercaptopurine. She develops a neutropenia from the chemotherapy. On admission, her lab results came back with WBC 15000, Hemoglobin 8 mg/dl; platelet 94,000. She complains of ache all over her body, her gum bleeds very easily. Vital signs include BP 70/40; HR 130, RR 28; Temp 38°C
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are consistent with Leukemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bruising and petechiae result from low platelets, common in leukemia.