NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing diet instruction to the parents of a child with cystic fibrosis. The nurse would emphasize that the diet should be
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High protein, high calorie, unrestricted fat. The child with Cystic Fibrosis needs a well balanced diet that is high in protein and calories. Fat does not need to be restricted.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a 6-year-old client who is experiencing fecal incontinence related to functional constipation. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Reward systems, foot stools, increased fluids, and tracking bowel movements aid in managing constipation. Sitting for 30 minutes is excessive and impractical.
Question 3 of 5
A 38-year-old client who has mitral stenosis is hospitalized for a valve replacement. Which condition is the client most likely to report having had earlier in life?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mitral stenosis is commonly a sequel of rheumatic fever, which damages heart valves. Meningitis, syphilis, and rubella are not typically associated with mitral valve pathology.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding to a client via a nasogastric feeding tube. The most important action of the nurse is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: verify correct placement of the tube. Proper placement of the tube prevents aspiration.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse manager informs the nursing staff at morning report that the clinical nurse specialist will be conducting a research study on staff attitudes toward client care. All staff are invited to participate in the study if they wish. This affirms the ethical principle of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Autonomy. Individuals must be free to make independent decisions about participation in research without coercion from others.