NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with chronic renal failure about dietary restrictions. Which of the following foods should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potatoes are high in potassium, which must be restricted in chronic renal failure to prevent hyperkalemia. Apples (
A), white rice (
B), and green beans (
D) are low-potassium and generally safe in moderation.
Question 2 of 5
The clinic nurse is discussing health promotion with a group of parents. A mother is concerned about Reye's Syndrome, and asks about prevention. Which of these demonstrates appropriate teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The link between aspirin use and Reye’s Syndrome has not been confirmed, but evidence suggests that the risk is sufficiently grave to include the warning on aspirin products.
Extract:
A patient with lower back pain is tentatively diagnosed as having a herniated intervertebral disc.
Question 3 of 5
When assessing this patient's back pain, the nurse should ask:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain during bowel movement can indicate nerve compression from a herniated disc, relevant to the diagnosis.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A client who has ulcerative colitis is receiving prednisone. The nurse knows the primary reason the client is receiving prednisone is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, suppresses bowel inflammation in ulcerative colitis, reducing symptoms like diarrhea and bleeding. It does not affect peristalsis, acid, or bacteria directly.
Extract:
Mr. D was placed on tricyclic antidepressant for his depression.
Question 5 of 5
The patient demonstrates that he understands the teaching plan by stating,
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tricyclic antidepressants like Elavil interact with tyramine-rich foods (cheese, wine), risking hypertensive crisis.