NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Atherosclerosis:
Question 1 of 5
Atherosclerosis:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atherosclerosis involves fatty deposits (plaques) in arterial walls, causing narrowing.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The provider orders Lanoxin (digoxin) 0.125 mg PO and furosemide 40 mg every day. Which of these foods would the nurse reinforce for the client to eat at least daily?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Watermelon is high in potassium and will replace potassium lost by the diuretic. The other foods are not high in potassium.
Question 3 of 5
During the beginning shift assessment of a client with asthma who is receiving oxygen per nasal cannula at 2 liters per minute, the nurse would be most concerned about which unreported finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Of the given findings this has the greatest risk for potential complications. Shallow and rapid respirations may indicate that the client is losing muscle strength required to breathe. The intermittent wheezes could be an indication of an increase in narrowed small airways and a worsening condition.
Question 4 of 5
Which instruction should be included in the discharge teaching for a client with cataract surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing an eye shield at night protects the surgical site from accidental trauma during sleep, a standard post-cataract surgery instruction.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed methotrexate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol increases hepatotoxicity risk with methotrexate, a key concern in rheumatoid arthritis treatment. Food timing, vitamin C, and bedtime dosing are not critical.