NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing prenatal education to a group of pregnant women. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Alcohol avoidance prevents fetal alcohol syndrome, folic acid reduces neural tube defects, low-impact exercise is safe, and caffeine limits reduce risks. OTC medications require provider approval.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted to the health care facility with bowel obstruction secondary to colon cancer. The nurse obtains a health history, measures vital signs, and auscultates for bowel sounds. Which step of the nursing process is the nurse performing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: During the data collection step of the nursing process, the nurse obtains the client's health history, measures vital signs, and performs a physical examination to gather data for use in formulating the nursing diagnoses. During the planning step, the nurse designs methods to help resolve client problems and meet client needs. During evaluation, the nurse determines the effectiveness of nursing interventions in achieving client goals. During implementation, the nurse takes actions to meet the client's needs.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working in a community outreach program for foster children plans care, knowing that which health conditions are common in this population? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E,F
Rationale: Foster children often face chronic stress and unstable environments, increasing risks for asthma (due to environmental factors), sleep problems, aggressive behavior, and ADHD. Claustrophobia and bipolar disorder are less commonly associated with this population.
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Six hours following bilateral hip replacement, an 80-year-old woman, transferred in from the Recovery Room to the Surgical Unit was observed to be confused and lethargic; VS are BP 82/56; HR 120; RR 28; skin cool and clammy; no c/o SOB; lungs sounds clear; u/o 20 ml/hour; T 36.5°C; WBC 9000.
Question 4 of 5
Based on this information, what condition appears to be developing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low blood pressure, tachycardia, and low urine output suggest hypovolemic shock, likely from postoperative bleeding.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old client with Parkinson's disease. Which of the following nursing goals is MOST realistic and appropriate in planning care for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parkinson’s disease is progressive and irreversible, so maintaining optimal function within the client’s limitations (e.g., mobility, self-care) is realistic. Returning to usual activities (
A) or arresting progression (
D) is unrealistic, and preparing for death (
C) is premature unless terminal.