NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
A patient with cystic fibrosis has an order of aerosol treatment and physiotherapy.
Question 1 of 5
How will you carry out this order?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aerosol treatment loosens secretions, followed by physiotherapy to clear them.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
To obtain data for the nursing assessment, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse's understanding of the client rests on the comprehensiveness of assessment data obtained by listening to the client's self revelation.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A client is experiencing hallucinations that are markedly increased at night. The client is very frightened by the hallucinations. The client's partner asked to stay a few hours beyond the visiting time, in the client's private room. What would be the best response by the nurse demonstrating emotional support for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yes, staying with the client and orienting her to her surroundings may decrease her anxiety. The partner's presence can reduce anxiety and confusion.
Question 5 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.