NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
A patient with cholelithiasis experiences discomfort after ingesting fatty foods because:
Question 1 of 5
A patient with cholelithiasis experiences discomfort after ingesting fatty foods because:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gallstones obstruct bile flow, causing pain after fatty meals.
Extract:
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 78-year-old woman. The woman says she has some bladder discomfort and urinary frequency. She also says, 'I mind the cold so, but I don't seem to shiver. I don't have much energy these days.' Her temperature is 98.9°F, pulse is 76, respirations are 20, and blood pressure is 140/88. Which findings are of most concern to the nurse and need to be further evaluated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bladder discomfort, frequency, and fatigue may indicate a urinary tract infection or other systemic issue, requiring evaluation. Vital signs are normal, and shivering/cold sensitivity is less urgent.
Extract:
A patient's chart indicates a history of hyperkalemia.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would you not expect to see with this patient if these conditions were acute?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Migraines are not typically associated with acute hyperkalemia, unlike the other symptoms.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burning on urination (dysuria) is a hallmark symptom of a UTI due to bladder mucosal irritation. Flank pain (
B) suggests kidney stones or pyelonephritis, vomiting/diarrhea (
C) indicate gastroenteritis, and chest pain (
D) is unrelated.