NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse collects data on a client shortly after kidney transplant surgery. Which postoperative finding must the nurse report to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Because kidney transplantation carries the risk of transplant rejection, infection, and other serious complications, the nurse should monitor the client's urinary function closely. A decrease from the normal urine output of 30 ml/hour is significant and warrants immediate physician notification. The other options are normal data collection findings.
Extract:
When teaching an athletic teenage patient about nutritional intake, the nurse should explain that the carbohydrate food that would provide the quickest source of energy is:
Question 2 of 5
When teaching an athletic teenage patient about nutritional intake, the nurse should explain that the carbohydrate food that would provide the quickest source of energy is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Orange juice provides simple sugars for rapid energy absorption.
Extract:
Mrs. Jones is receiving Digoxin and Lasix daily. Today, Mrs. Jones complains of nausea and her apical pulse is 130 and irregular.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following nursing interventions is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nausea and tachycardia suggest digoxin toxicity, often linked to hypokalemia from Lasix; holding digoxin and checking potassium is priority.
Extract:
The patient with a diagnosis of DM is overweight.
Question 4 of 5
Which one of the following food selection is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fresh vegetables are low-calorie, nutrient-dense, and suitable for weight management in diabetes.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 250 mg of acetaminophen PO to a child. The medication is available as 160 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 250 mg ÷ 160 mg/5 mL = 7.8125 mL, rounded to 7.8 mL. Other options are incorrect.