NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Liquid iron preparation
Question 1 of 5
Liquid iron preparation, which of the following directions would be appropriate for the nurse to teach?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a straw prevents tooth staining from liquid iron.
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Question 2 of 5
The nurse is monitoring the contractions of a woman in labor. A contraction is recorded as beginning at 10:00 A.M and ending at 10:01 A.M. Another begins at 10:15 A.M. What is the frequency of the contractions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 15 minutes. Frequency is measured from the start of one contraction to the start of the next.
Question 3 of 5
Following the death of a client, a nursing assistant begins to cry uncontrollably and is unable to provide care for the other assigned clients. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging the nursing assistant to express feelings supports emotional processing and professional growth. Sending her home or to the lounge avoids the issue. Coping lectures are dismissive.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of diverticulitis. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse provide to prevent flare-ups?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high-fiber diet promotes regular bowel movements and reduces pressure in the colon, preventing diverticulitis flare-ups. Nuts and seeds (
A) may irritate diverticula, a low-fiber diet (
B) worsens symptoms, and dairy restriction (
D) is unnecessary unless lactose intolerant.
Question 5 of 5
When a client needs oxygen therapy, what is the highest flow rate that oxygen can be delivered via nasal cannula?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The maximum flow rate for a nasal cannula is 6 liters/minute to avoid drying nasal passages and discomfort. Higher rates require a mask. Reduction of Risk Potential