NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
All of the following should be performed when fetal heart monitoring indicates fetal distress except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreasing maternal fluids is not indicated for fetal distress and could worsen hydration status. The other interventions help improve fetal oxygenation and circulation. Reduction of Risk Potential
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:
A 2-gram sodium diet is prescribed for a patient with severe hypertension. The patient does not like the diet, and the nurse hears the patient tell a friend to bring in some 'good home-cooked food.'
Question 3 of 5
It would be most effective for the nurse to plan to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing the diet with the patient and family fosters understanding and compliance.
Extract:
Lynn Tyrell 60 years old is attending the group therapy when all of a sudden she collapses
Question 4 of 5
The nurse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking for unresponsiveness is the first step in the CPR protocol to determine the need for intervention.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse enters a 2 year-old child's hospital room in order to administer an oral medication. When the child is asked if he is ready to take his medicine, he immediately says, 'No!'. What would be the most appropriate next action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leave the room and return five minutes later and give the medicine. Respecting the child's response builds trust, and a brief delay aligns with a toddler's sense of time.