NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of pancreatitis. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-fat, high-protein diet supports pancreatic healing by minimizing pancreatic stimulation and providing nutrients for recovery. High-fat (
A) or high-sodium (
C) diets exacerbate pancreatitis, and low-protein (
D) hinders tissue repair.
Question 2 of 5
What question should the nurse ask the client who presents for an MRI test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metal in the body (e.g., implants) is contraindicated for MRI due to magnetic interference, making this question essential. Allergies, fasting, or laxatives are less relevant.
Extract:
Baby Larry was born with Down's syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
When performing physical assessment, the nurse should carefully evaluate the infant's:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac anomalies often accompany other genetic problems such as Down syndrome. 30 to 40% of these infants have congenital heart defects.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is conducting a community health education session on influenza prevention. Which of the following recommendations should be included?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent handwashing removes influenza viruses, reducing transmission. Vaccination is critical, masks are beneficial, and fluid intake is unrelated to prevention.
Extract:
A patient with history of asthma presented himself to the outpatient clinic due to feeling of tightness on his chest, audible wheezing and mild shortness of breath. Upon arrival at the clinic his peak flow was at 480 liters/minute but in an hour of arrival, his peak flow has dropped to 200 liters/minute.
Question 5 of 5
What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A significant drop in peak flow indicates worsening asthma. Administering albuterol inhalation is the first action to relieve bronchospasm.