NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult who has just been diagnosed with diverticulitis asks the nurse if she will need a special diet. The nurse knows that the client should follow which type of diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-residue diet minimizes intestinal bulk, reducing irritation in diverticulitis. High protein, low fat, or full liquid diets are not specifically indicated for diverticulitis management.
Extract:
During examination of a 36-year-old woman's right breast, you palpate a lump.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a 27 year-old client with asthma about their therapeutic regime. Which statement would indicate the need for additional instruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I need to limit my exercise, especially activities such as walking and running.' Limiting physical activity in an otherwise healthy, young client should not be necessary. If exercise intolerance exists, the asthma management plan should include specific medications to treat the problem such as using an inhaled beta-agonist 5 minutes before exercise. The goal is always to return to a normal lifestyle.
Extract:
The nurse who is performing venipuncture, Guthrie test, on a newborn to assess for PKU is said to be doing:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse who is performing venipuncture, Guthrie test, on a newborn to assess for PKU is said to be doing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Guthrie test is a secondary prevention measure, screening for PKU to enable early intervention.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following dietary choices should be avoided by a client with a recent bone marrow transplant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Raw apples may harbor bacteria, posing an infection risk for immunocompromised clients post-bone marrow transplant.