NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
The day before a patient who has had a subtotal gastrectomy is to be discharged, the patient complains of perspiring and having epigastric discomfort about a half hour after eating lunch. The symptoms disappear within a few minutes.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse recognizes that the teaching about prevention is understood when the patient states, 'I can limit these symptoms by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Small, low-carbohydrate meals reduce dumping syndrome symptoms post-gastrectomy.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
How often should the nurse change the intravenous tubing on total parenteral nutrition solutions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Due to the high risk of bacterial growth in nutrient-rich TPN solutions, IV tubing should be changed every 24 hours. Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic heart failure. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Daily weight tracks fluid status, diuretics reduce overload, fluid restriction prevents exacerbation, and activity improves cardiac function. High-sodium diets worsen heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
While writing a report at 3:15 in the afternoon, the nurse realizes that she forgot to chart the client's physical therapy, which occurred at 10:30 A.M. Which is the appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A late entry with the correct time (10:30 A.M.) ensures accurate documentation, maintaining the integrity of the medical record.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in the outpatient clinic teaches the mother of a 10-year-old boy with asthma how to prevent future asthmatic attacks. The nurse would be MOST concerned if the mother made which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raking leaves exposes the child to inhaled allergens (pollen, dust), a primary asthma trigger, increasing attack risk. Playing the tuba (
A), after-school activities (
C), and walking (
D) are generally safe unless exercise-induced asthma is present, which is not specified.