NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 250 mg of acetaminophen PO to a child. The medication is available as 160 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 250 mg ÷ 160 mg/5 mL = 7.8125 mL, rounded to 7.8 mL. Other options are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
The nursing assistant reports that a client who is on a high-protein diet is eating only the fruits and vegetables on the meal tray. The nurse notes that the client is from the country of India. The nurse talks with the client. Which response by the nurse is likely to do most to help the client meet nutritional needs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Offering a vegetarian diet respects cultural preferences common in India, increasing adherence to nutritional needs. Asking about taste, favorite foods, or emphasizing the diet's importance is less effective.
Question 3 of 5
Which instruction should be included in the discharge teaching for a client with cataract surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing an eye shield at night protects the surgical site from accidental trauma during sleep, a standard post-cataract surgery instruction.
Extract:
The patient with a diagnosis of DM is overweight.
Question 4 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.
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Question 5 of 5
An elderly client is returned to her room after an open reduction and internal fixation of the left femoral head after a fracture. It is MOST important for the nursing care plan to include that the client
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Coughing and deep breathing prevent respiratory complications like pneumonia due to immobility post-surgery. A high-residue diet (not low,
A) prevents constipation, side-lying (
B) is allowed later, and exercises (
C) are secondary to respiratory care.