NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The home health nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a 1-year-old client recently diagnosed with failure to thrive. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend including in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Assessing parenting, observing feedings, monitoring growth, and reviewing intake identify causes of failure to thrive. Nasogastric tubes are not initially indicated.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old client who has iron deficiency anemia. The nurse should recognize that this condition is most likely the result of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive cow's milk intake in toddlers can lead to iron deficiency anemia due to low iron content and potential for gastrointestinal irritation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is talking with the parent of a pediatric client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who has influenza. Which of the following statements by the parent would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreasing insulin during illness can lead to hyperglycemia or ketoacidosis, as insulin needs may increase.
Question 4 of 5
The evening nurse caring for an adult who had a partial gastrectomy this morning notes that the drainage from the nasogastric tube is bright red. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bright red nasogastric drainage suggests active bleeding post-gastrectomy, requiring immediate reporting to assess for hemorrhage.
Question 5 of 5
The daughter of an 80-year-old client recently diagnosed with Alzheimer disease (AD) says to the nurse, 'I guess I can anticipate getting this disease myself at some point.' What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular exercise is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer disease. Family history is a risk factor, and aluminum is not a proven cause.