NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes a certified nursing assistant (CNA) placing a hot water bottle directly on the skin of a 90-year-old client. What action should the nurse take initially?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Direct placement of a hot water bottle on the skin risks burns, especially in an elderly client with fragile skin. Interrupting the procedure immediately prevents harm. Reporting, discussing later, or notifying the physician are secondary to stopping the unsafe action.
Extract:
Which of the following statements made by the parents show good understanding about the infant's car safety tips?
Question 2 of 5
If my baby is over 15 pounds, she could use a seat belt.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A rear-facing car seat in the back seat is the safest for infants, per safety guidelines.
Extract:
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is providing prenatal education to a group of pregnant women. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Alcohol avoidance prevents fetal alcohol syndrome, folic acid reduces neural tube defects, low-impact exercise is safe, and caffeine limits reduce risks. OTC medications require provider approval.
Extract:
A patient with cholelithiasis experiences discomfort after ingesting fatty foods because:
Question 5 of 5
A patient with cholelithiasis experiences discomfort after ingesting fatty foods because:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gallstones obstruct bile flow, causing pain after fatty meals.