NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An elderly client is returned to her room after an open reduction and internal fixation of the left femoral head after a fracture. It is MOST important for the nursing care plan to include that the client
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Coughing and deep breathing prevent respiratory complications like pneumonia due to immobility post-surgery. A high-residue diet (not low,
A) prevents constipation, side-lying (
B) is allowed later, and exercises (
C) are secondary to respiratory care.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of morphine sulfate to a client with postoperative pain. The client reports nausea. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nausea is a common side effect of morphine, and administering an antiemetic beforehand (if ordered) prevents discomfort while allowing pain relief. Administering without addressing nausea (
A) is inappropriate, holding the dose (
B) delays pain control, and dilution (
D) is incorrect for IV morphine.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has scheduled a client with hyperopia for LASIK surgery. Which statement describes the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The LASIK procedure uses an excimer laser to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The superficial layers of the cornea are lifted, and laser impulses reshape the deeper corneal layers. Answer A refers to radial keratotomy, and answer B refers to photorefractive keratotomy, so they are incorrect. Answer D is an incorrect statement. Answers A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not describe LASIK surgery.
Question 4 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
Question 5 of 5
A 6-week-old infant is admitted with suspected pyloric stenosis. Which finding is characteristic of the infant with pyloric stenosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pyloric stenosis presents with a palpable, olive-shaped mass in the epigastrium due to pyloric muscle hypertrophy. Colicky pain is nonspecific, currant jelly stools suggest intussusception, and grain intolerance indicates celiac disease.