NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a child with a neural tube defect asks the nurse what she can do to decrease the chances of having another baby with a neural tube defect. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all childbearing women increase folic acid from dietary sources and/or supplements. There is evidence that increased amounts of folic acid prevents neural tube defects.
Question 2 of 5
A teenage client is admitted to the hospital because of acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. Overdoses of acetaminophen can precipitate life-threatening abnormalities in which of the following organs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetaminophen is metabolized in the liver, and overdose can cause severe liver damage or failure. The other organs are not primarily affected by acetaminophen overdose. Pharmacological Therapies
Question 3 of 5
When teaching a client with coronary artery disease about nutrition, the nurse should emphasize
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: avoiding very heavy meals. Eating large, heavy meals can pull blood away from the heart for digestion, which is dangerous for the client with coronary artery disease.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following lifestyle modifications should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding lying down for 2–3 hours after eating prevents acid reflux by allowing gastric emptying. Large meals (
A) worsen reflux, sleeping flat (
B) increases symptoms, and citrus fruits (
D) are acidic and irritating.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing improves oxygenation, high-calorie/protein diets support nutrition, and smoking cessation prevents progression. High oxygen risks CO2 retention, and excessive fluids are not standard.