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 school nurse monitors an 8-year-old with a history of asthma. The nurse notes mild wheezing and coughing. Which action should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring peak expiratory flow assesses asthma severity first. Calling the provider , notifying parents , or discussing triggers follows based on the assessment.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a long leg cast. During discharge teaching about appropriate exercises for the affected extremity, the nurse should recommend exercises
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isometric. The nurse should instruct the client on isometric exercises for the muscles of the casted extremity, i.e., instruct the client to alternately contract and relax muscles without moving the affected part.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following cutaneous manifestations is associated with Lyme disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lyme disease is characterized by an annular (erythema migrans) rash, often with a bull's-eye appearance, at the site of the tick bite.
Question 5 of 5
A client scheduled for a femoral popliteal bypass is to be assigned to a semi-private room. Which client would be the most suitable roommate for the client with a femoral popliteal bypass graft?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client with a pituitary tumor is the most suitable roommate as they are unlikely to have an infectious condition or mobility issues that could complicate recovery. Respiratory sarcoidosis may involve respiratory issues, increasing infection risk. A diabetic ulcer poses an infection risk due to potential open wounds. A closed femur fracture may involve similar mobility restrictions, complicating room logistics.