NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with irritable bowel syndrome. Which of the following menu selections would be appropriate to offer the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Baked chicken, brown rice, and strawberries are low-FODMAP, suitable for IBS. Beans, yogurt, coffee, and broccoli are high-FODMAP, likely to trigger symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A client with cancer pain is prescribed oxycodone. Which information is most essential to reinforce in order to help prevent long-term complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Constipation is a common, long-term complication of oxycodone, requiring preventive measures like fiber and fluids. Blood pressure monitoring, itching, and nausea are less critical long-term concerns.
Question 3 of 5
A primigravida begins labor when her family is unavailable and she is alone. She is very upset that her family is not with her. Which approach can the nurse take to meet the client's needs at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allow the client to select another individual to give support. This allows her to have someone with her until her family can be with her.
Question 4 of 5
While caring for a client in skeletal traction, which tasks can the nurse assign to experienced unlicensed assistive personnel to help prevent immobility hazards? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Assisting with range of motion, reapplying compression devices, and reminding about spirometry are within UAP scope and prevent immobility issues. Assessing extremities and logrolling require nursing judgment.
Question 5 of 5
A registered nurse (RN) is assigned to work at the Poison Control Center telephone hotline. In which of these cases of childhood poisoning would the nurse suggest that parents have the child drink orange juice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An 18 month-old who ate an undetermined amount of crystal drain cleaner. Orange juice is acidic and will help neutralize the alkaline drain cleaner.