NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
All of the following factors, when identified in the history of a family, are correlated with poverty except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Poverty is associated with lack of access to preventive dental care, leading to a high incidence of dental problems. The other factors are directly correlated with poverty due to limited healthcare access and resources. Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 2 of 5
A young adult patient constantly seeks attention from the nurses, stomping away from the nurses' station and pouting when her requests are refused. Which of the following responses by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rewarding non-attention-seeking behaviors with unsolicited attention reinforces positive behavior, reducing the need for negative attention-seeking actions. Consistent staff approaches (contrary to A and
D) and limit-setting without ignoring the patient (
C) are also important, but B directly addresses behavior modification.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed cholestyramine (Questran). Which comment by the client is of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle fatigue may indicate myopathy, a rare but serious side effect of cholestyramine, requiring immediate evaluation. Grapefruit, weight loss, and bruising are not directly related to cholestyramine risks.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client with insulin-dependent diabetes the signs of hypoglycemia. Which of the following signs is associated with hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tremulousness is a classic sign of hypoglycemia, resulting from the body's sympathetic response to low blood sugar.
Question 5 of 5
The LPN/LVN in a long-term care facility sees and hears a nursing assistant give a resident a hard slap. What initial action should the LPN/LVN take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting to the supervisor ensures immediate investigation of abuse, protecting the resident. Monitoring, writing reports, or police involvement are secondary.