NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
At a routine health assessment, a client tells the nurse that she is planning a pregnancy in the near future. She asks about preconception diet changes. Which of the statements made by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eat foods rich in folic acid. Folic acid is essential for preventing neural tube defects in the developing fetus, making it a critical preconception dietary recommendation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with anorexia nervosa. After experiencing a weight gain of 2 lb (0.9 kg), the client states, 'See what you have done to me? I am fatter and uglier than ever.' Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging distress and exploring feelings builds trust and addresses body image issues. Discharge criteria , journaling , or therapy are less immediate.
Question 3 of 5
A client with hyperkalemia is to receive an infusion of $250 \mathrm{~mL}$ of $20% glucose with 20 units of regular insulin. The rationale for this therapy is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin facilitates glucose uptake by cells, which drives potassium into cells, lowering serum potassium levels in hyperkalemia.
Question 4 of 5
A football player is well paid for his superior athletic ability. Described by his friends as quiet and brooding, on the field he is known for his overly aggressive plays. The client's behavior is an example of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sublimation involves channeling emotions (e.g., aggression) into socially acceptable outlets, like sports. Displacement, conversion, and repression do not fit.
Question 5 of 5
At the geriatric day care program a client is crying and repeating 'I want to go home. Call my daddy to come for me.' The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tell the client you will call someone to come for her and suggest joining the exercise group while she waits. This uses comforting and distraction to reduce distress in dementia.