NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Calculation of fluid replacement in bum is based on the patient's
Question 1 of 5
Age
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calculation of fluid replacement in burns is based on weight and body surface area (BS
A) burn, often using the rule of nines to calculate burn area.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A 35-year-old Latin-American client wishes to lose weight to reduce her chances of developing heart disease and diabetes. The client states, 'I do not know how to make my diet work with the kind of foods that my family eats.' What should the nurse do first to help the client determine a suitable diet for disease prevention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the client's current dietary habits is the first step to tailor a culturally appropriate diet plan. Providing guidelines or information is secondary, and a high-protein diet may not be suitable. Health Promotion and Management
Extract:
John H is a 66-year-old man with a history of heavy smoking presented himself to the ER due to difficulty breathing of 2 years duration. Mr. H was also diagnosed with effusion of the right lung. He is now scheduled for chest tube insertion.
Question 3 of 5
Important patient teaching on chest tube due to pneumothorax will include
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intermittent bubbling is normal in pneumothorax, indicating air evacuation.
Extract:
During examination of a 36-year-old woman's right breast, you palpate a lump.
Question 4 of 5
Which characteristic most suggests that the lump may be malignant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irregular shape is a concerning feature of malignant breast lumps.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A 15-month-old child with Hirschsprung's disease comes for a checkup. The mother reports all of the following. Which indicates a need for more instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Limiting physical activity is unnecessary and may hinder development in Hirschsprung's disease; enemas, low-residue diet, and stool softeners are appropriate for managing constipation.