NCLEX Questions, NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions, NCLEX-PN Questions, Nurselytic

Questions 227

NCLEX-PN

NCLEX-PN Test Bank

NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions

Extract:


Question 1 of 5

The nurse caring for a client with iron deficiency has reiterated dietary teaching of foods high in iron. The nurse recognizes that teaching has been effective when the client selects which meal plan?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: This selection is the one with the highest iron content. Other foods high in iron include Cream of Wheat, oatmeal, liver, collard greens, mustard greens, clams, chili with beans, brown rice, and dried apricots. Answers A, C, and D are not high in iron.

Question 2 of 5

A patient with schizophrenia is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Asking the patient to describe hallucinations builds trust, assesses severity, and guides treatment without challenging reality. Ignoring, denying, or distracting with TV does not address the patient’s experience.

Question 3 of 5

Which client is at risk for the development of pernicious anemia?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Gastric resection can lead to pernicious anemia due to reduced intrinsic factor production, impairing vitamin B12 absorption.

Extract:

Patient education for hypothyroidism would include instructing the patient that


Question 4 of 5

After 2 months they may discontinue their thyroid medication.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Due to inadequate T3 and T4 in hypothyroidism, thyroid preparations are taken for a lifetime to maintain normal metabolism.

Extract:


Question 5 of 5

The nurse caring for a client with mania understands that the client's behavior is a way of avoiding feelings of despair. The expression of behaviors opposite to those being experienced is an example of which defense mechanism?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Reaction formation is the outward expression of feelings that are opposite to those experienced. Answer A refers to the development of physical symptoms in response to inner conflict, so it is incorrect. Answer B refers to the defense mechanism used by those with borderline personality disorder, so it is incorrect. Answer C is incorrect because it's the channeling of unacceptable thoughts and behaviors into socially acceptable behaviors.

Similar Questions

Access More Questions!

NCLEX PN Basic


$89/ 30 days

 

NCLEX PN Premium


$150/ 90 days