NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Francis went into diabetic coma.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse may observe which one as typical manifestation(s) of ketoacidosis:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep, rapid respirations are the body's effort to get rid of excess acid through breathing, a hallmark of ketoacidosis.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
An adult who has just been diagnosed with diverticulitis asks the nurse if she will need a special diet. The nurse knows that the client should follow which type of diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-residue diet minimizes intestinal bulk, reducing irritation in diverticulitis. High protein, low fat, or full liquid diets are not specifically indicated for diverticulitis management.
Question 3 of 5
A client with newly diagnosed breast cancer asks the nurse, 'Why me? I've always been a good person. What have I done to deserve this?' Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Listening, responding quickly, and providing support promote therapeutic communication. Offering to talk about the client's feelings validates those feelings and allows the client to express them. Options 1 and 2 ignore the client's feelings. Option 3 identifies the client's feelings but doesn't follow through by exploring them.
Question 4 of 5
A young woman is transferred to a psychiatric crisis unit with a diagnosis of a dissociative disorder. The nurse knows which of the following comments by the client is MOST indicative of this disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dissociative disorders involve detachment from reality, such as feeling disconnected from surroundings (depersonalization/derealization), as in choice B. Nightmares (
A) suggest PTSD, fear of dying (
C) indicates panic disorder, and checking locks (
D) points to OCD.
Extract:
The nurse is aware that discharge planning related to care of a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is aware that discharge planning related to care of a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy should include teaching the parents about:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Range of motion exercises maintain mobility and prevent contractures in Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.