NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is talking with the parents of a 2 year old client about nutritional choices to promote growth and development. The family observes a strict vegan diet. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Leafy greens provide calcium, sunlight/mushrooms/fortified milks supply vitamin D, and vitamin C with iron enhances absorption. Legumes alone lack essential amino acids, and vegetables/fruits don't provide B12.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing end-of-life care for a client. The client's spouse is crying and asks the nurse, 'Will you please stay with us?' Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Offering to stay briefly provides immediate comfort while balancing duties. Delaying , delegating to others , or involving a chaplain may not address the spouse's immediate emotional needs.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is new to the resident facility and is administering medications. One of the clients does not have a readable identification band in place. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the roommate provides a reliable secondary identifier in the absence of a readable ID band, ensuring safe medication administration. Self-identification or bed tags are less secure.
Question 4 of 5
A throat culture is ordered for an adult who has a sore throat. The nurse asks the client if he has taken any medications to treat himself. Which medication, if reported by the client, would be of greatest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antibiotics can alter throat culture results by reducing bacterial growth, potentially leading to a false negative, the greatest concern.
Question 5 of 5
A Spanish-speaking client is admitted for a small bowel obstruction. The surgeon explains to the client's child, who speaks both Spanish and English, that an exploratory laparotomy is needed to determine the cause of the obstruction and that possible causes include intestinal adhesions and ovarian or colon cancer. The surgeon asks the child to translate this information for the client and assist with translating the consent form. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a trained interpreter ensures accurate, unbiased communication. Witnessing or reinforcing perpetuates the error, and reporting is premature.