NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is receiving external radiation therapy. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan about care of the skin at the radiation site?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding washing the radiated skin prevents irritation and damage to the sensitive area. Dressings, showers, or ice may exacerbate skin breakdown.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus about the prescribed diet. The nurse should teach the client to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Currently, calorie-controlled diets with strict meal plans are rarely suggested for clients who have diabetes. A regular schedule of meals and snacks helps maintain stable blood glucose levels.
Question 3 of 5
The primary physiological alteration in the development of asthma is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asthma is primarily driven by bronchiolar smooth muscle spasm, causing airway narrowing and obstruction. Inflammation and mucus hypersecretion are secondary contributors.
Question 4 of 5
An adult is receiving external radiation therapy. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan about care of the skin at the radiation site?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding washing the radiated skin prevents irritation and damage to the sensitive area. Dressings, showers, or ice may exacerbate skin breakdown.
Extract:
You are taking the history of a 14-year-old girl who has a BMI of 18. The girl reports of inability to eat, induced vomiting and severe constipation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following would you most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inability to eat, induced vomiting, and low BMI suggest anorexia nervosa.