NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Priority nursing diagnosis on the patient who was admitted with acute renal failure
Question 1 of 5
Priority nursing diagnosis on the patient who was admitted with acute renal failure would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fatigue due to altered nutrition is a priority in acute renal failure as it reflects metabolic imbalances and nutritional deficits.
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Question 2 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.
Extract:
The nurse is teaching a client and family about phenelzine (Nardil).
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following foods would the nurse urge the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cheese is one of the foods that may cause a hypertensive crisis when taken with Nardil, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a spinal cord injury at the T4 level. Which of the following findings would be MOST concerning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A T4 spinal cord injury can cause autonomic dysreflexia or neurogenic shock, leading to severe hypotension (80/50) and bradycardia (pulse 50), which are life-threatening and require immediate intervention. Low-grade fever (
B), spasticity (
C), and numbness (
D) are expected or less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is the primary force in sex education in a child's life?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parents are the primary influence on a child's sex education, providing foundational values and information. Other sources like peers and media are influential but secondary. Health Promotion and Maintenance