NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient with chronic kidney disease is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following assessments is most important before starting the dialysis session?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood pressure assessment prevents complications like hypotension during dialysis, a common risk in renal failure. Respiratory rate, heart rate, and temperature are monitored but less critical.
Question 2 of 5
An adult who has just been diagnosed with diverticulitis asks the nurse if she will need a special diet. The nurse knows that the client should follow which type of diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-residue diet minimizes intestinal bulk, reducing irritation in diverticulitis. High protein, low fat, or full liquid diets are not specifically indicated for diverticulitis management.
Extract:
Which of the following indicate that the patient with Guillain Barre Syndrome is recovering?
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following indicate that the patient with Guillain Barre Syndrome is recovering?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Movement of toes and fingers indicates improving motor function, a sign of recovery.
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a dark-skinned client hospitalized with hepatitis. The nurse can best observe the presence of jaundice in the client by assessing the client's:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The sclera is the most reliable site to assess jaundice in dark-skinned clients, as bilirubin deposition is visible in the whites of the eyes.
Question 5 of 5
The physician orders phenytoin (Dilantin) and phenobarbital for a client admitted with a cerebrovascular accident. The nurse knows that these drugs are administered for what purpose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin and phenobarbital are anticonvulsants used to prevent seizures, a common complication post-cerebrovascular accident. They do not promote sleep, prevent clots, or stop bleeding.