NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with cancer of the stomach has a gastric resection. The nurse should tell the client that following surgery:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proteins and vitamins support tissue repair post-gastrectomy. Any food may cause dumping syndrome. High-calorie liquids are too restrictive. High fat delays gastric emptying.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching about foot care for a group of clients with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Using cotton/wool for toes prevents pressure sores, lukewarm water avoids burns, and hard-sole shoes protect feet. Vigorous drying risks skin breakdown, and over-the-counter kits can cause injury in diabetic feet with poor sensation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a seizure 10 minutes ago. The client is now confused and reports a headache. Which of the following phases of seizure activity should the nurse recognize the client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The postictal phase follows a seizure, characterized by confusion and headache as the brain recovers. Ictal is the seizure itself, aural involves pre-seizure sensations, and prodromal is vague premonitory symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
An 85-year-old woman is hospitalized with a fractured hip. She complains to the LPN/LVN that she feels something is wrong and her chest hurts. The nurse notes the client has tachypnea. What should the nurse do immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain and tachypnea suggest a possible pulmonary embolism post-hip fracture; taking vital signs provides critical data for immediate assessment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with Meniere's disease. When teaching the client about the disease, the nurse should explain that the client should avoid foods high in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium. The client with Meniere's disease has an alteration in the balance of the fluid in the inner ear (endolymph). A low sodium diet will aid in reducing the fluid. Sodium restriction is also ordered as adjunct to diuretic therapy.