NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a 27 year-old client with asthma about their therapeutic regime. Which statement would indicate the need for additional instruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I need to limit my exercise, especially activities such as walking and running.' Limiting physical activity in an otherwise healthy, young client should not be necessary. If exercise intolerance exists, the asthma management plan should include specific medications to treat the problem such as using an inhaled beta-agonist 5 minutes before exercise. The goal is always to return to a normal lifestyle.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube connected to a water-seal drainage system. The nurse observes continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber indicates an air leak in the system (e.g., loose connections or lung leak), requiring assessment to locate and correct it. Increasing suction (
B) won’t fix the leak, clamping (
C) is dangerous, and notifying the physician (
D) follows assessment.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following foods should be avoided by clients who are prone to develop heartburn as a result of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chocolate relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, worsening GERD symptoms. The other foods are less likely to trigger reflux. Basic Care and Comfort
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following ethnic groups is at highest risk in the United States for pesticide-related injuries?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hispanic individuals, particularly migrant agricultural workers, face higher exposure to pesticides, increasing injury risk. The other groups are less commonly involved in such settings. Safety and Infection Control
Extract:
The nurse is conducting an intake interview with a new patient.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by the nurse reflects assessment on spiritual beliefs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Describing faith provides a broader, more open-ended assessment of spiritual beliefs.