NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
The incidence of spinal cord defects/ neural tube defects such as meningomyelocele
Question 1 of 5
The incidence of spinal cord defects/ neural tube defects such as meningomyelocele has decreased because
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Folic acid supplementation reduces neural tube defects by supporting neural tube closure.
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Question 2 of 5
A 17-year-old female was raped by a young man in her neighborhood. She is in the Emergency Department for evaluation and tests. After the procedure is completed, a rape crisis counselor (nurse specialist) talks to the client in a conference room regarding the rape. Implementing counseling by the nurse specialist for the raped victim represents:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Counseling by a rape crisis nurse specialist is a form of crisis intervention, providing immediate support to address the trauma. It is not merely assessment, empathy, or intrusion. Coordinated Care
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about the difference between tardive dyskinesia (TD) and neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Which statement is true with regards to tardive dyskinesia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tardive dyskinesia is an extrapyramidal side effect that typically develops after prolonged use of antipsychotic drugs, often longer than 2 years, and is not easily reversible or treated with anticholinergics.
Extract:
On the day of surgery, the nurse noted the following laboratory results.
Question 4 of 5
Which one should be reported to the surgeon immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated WBC is a sign of infection, which requires immediate reporting to the surgeon to assess the need to postpone surgery.
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Question 5 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.