NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Prep Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a group of senior citizens. The nurse should plan activities that promote achievement of which developmental task?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ego integrity, accepting one's life as meaningful, is the developmental task for seniors per Erikson's theory. Identity, intimacy, and generativity apply to younger stages.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse's neighbor has a total cholesterol of 450 mg/dL. The neighbor asks the nurse what this means. What should the nurse include when responding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A cholesterol level of 450 mg/dL is significantly elevated, increasing cardiovascular risk, requiring medical consultation.
Question 3 of 5
Prior to discharge from the postanesthesia care unit following a vein stripping of the left leg, the nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating legs or walking promotes venous return, while avoiding prolonged standing/sitting prevents stasis post-vein stripping. Heat, non-weight bearing, and early bandage removal are not recommended.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse admits a 7 year-old to the emergency room after a leg injury. The x-rays show a femur fracture near the epiphysis. The parents ask what will be the outcome of this injury. The appropriate response by the nurse should be which of these statements?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An epiphyseal (growth) plate fracture in a 7 year-old often results in retarded bone growth. The leg often will be different in length than the uninjured leg.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching about ulcer prevention with a client newly diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following client statements indicate appropriate understanding of teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Avoiding NSAIDs (ibuprofen), excess coffee/cola, smoking, and alcohol reduces ulcer irritation and promotes healing. Whole wheat foods are beneficial for digestion and not contraindicated.