NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient about a low-sodium diet. Which of the following foods should the patient avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Canned soups are high in sodium, worsening conditions like hypertension or heart failure. Fresh fruits, whole grains, and lean meats are low-sodium and appropriate for the diet.
Extract:
An elderly patient in the long-term facility expresses feeling lonely especially during the day.
Question 2 of 5
The staff nurse who is assigned to the patient will appropriately do which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Group activities foster social interaction, reducing loneliness.
Extract:
Seven days post above-the-knee amputation (AKA)
Question 3 of 5
Recommended activity for the patient would include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting up in a chair promotes mobility and prevents complications like pressure ulcers.
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Question 4 of 5
A 6 year-old child diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) is experiencing anorexia, moderate edema and elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. The child requests a peanut butter sandwich for lunch. What would the nurse's best response to this request?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Children with AGN who have edema, hypertension oliguria and azotemia may have dietary restrictions limiting sodium, fluids, protein and potassium. Giving the child a short explanation and offering to talk about an alternative is appropriate for this age.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing home care to a confused client. The client's family is using a restraint to keep the client from pulling out her indwelling catheter. What should the nurse plan to include when teaching the family?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking restrained extremities hourly ensures circulation and prevents injury. Scheduled removal, supervision-based removal, or nurse-only removal are less practical or safe.