NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of gout about dietary management. Which of the following foods should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sardines are high in purines, which increase uric acid levels, triggering gout attacks. Spinach (
A), chicken (
B), and rice (
D) are low-purine and safe for gout management.
Extract:
When taking the BP of a patient who has AIDS the nurse must:
Question 2 of 5
Wear clean gloves.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood and body fluid precautions require that hands be washed before and after patient care to minimize the risk of transmission.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
An adolescent bodybuilder has been taking anabolic steroids to increase his weight and the size and definition of his muscles. Psychological effects of anabolic steroids include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anabolic steroids can cause aggression and uncontrolled rage , known as 'roid rage.' Confusion , elation , and humor are not typical effects.
Question 4 of 5
Observation should be ordered for the client using hallucinogens because, hallucinogens
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hallucinogens cause altered perception, posing risks of harm due to impaired judgment, necessitating close observation. They do not typically cause respiratory depression or rapid dependence.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult male who is diagnosed with probable appendicitis. Which assessment finding is most consistent with the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are typically seen in persons who have appendicitis. The pain of appendicitis is in the right lower quadrant, not the right upper quadrant. The white blood cell count is elevated in the person with appendicitis. The temperature of a person with appendicitis is likely to be a low-grade fever, not a high fever.