NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After obtaining a nutritional assessment of an elderly client, the nurse determines that the client's diet lacks sufficient protein. Which foods represent low-cost sources of protein?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Peas and beans are low-cost, high-protein foods. Beef and pork are expensive, and potatoes, tomatoes, beets, and rice are low in protein.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discussing iron deficiency anemia with a community group. Which of the following persons are at risk for iron deficiency anemia? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,F
Rationale:
Toddlers drinking excessive milk, adolescent females (due to menstruation), pregnant women (increased iron demand), and elderly on fixed incomes (poor diet) are at risk. Sickle cell anemia and African-American males are not specific risk factors.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following beverages is most appropriate for a client with renal failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Apple juice is most appropriate for a client with renalrape juice has a lower potassium content, which is crucial for renal failure patients who need to limit potassium intake. Prune, grape, and apricot juices are high in potassium, which can be harmful in renal failure.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is administering a cleansing enema to a client the night before bowel surgery. When administering the enema, the client reports cramping and pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pausing and slowing the flow reduces cramping by allowing the bowel to adjust. Raising the container increases pressure, reassurance doesn't address pain, and withdrawing the tube is unnecessary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an acutely ill 10 year-old client. Which of the following assessment findings would require the nurses immediate attention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Slow, irregular respirations. A slow and irregular respiratory rate is a sign of fatigue in an acutely ill child. Fatigue can rapidly lead to respiratory arrest.