NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
A patient is awaiting surgery for a ruptured lumbar nucleus pulposus.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse's teaching should include that the pain will most likely increase if the patient:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coughing increases intrathecal pressure, exacerbating pain from a ruptured disc.
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.
Extract:
Marie is a 5-year-old girl is admitted with a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She enters complete remission with intensive induction of chemotherapy, but she relapses after 3 months of maintenance of chemotherapy with vincristine, prednisone, methotrexate and mercaptopurine. She develops a neutropenia from the chemotherapy. On admission, her lab results came back with WBC 15000, Hemoglobin 8 mg/dl; platelet 94,000. She complains of ache all over her body, her gum bleeds very easily. Vital signs include BP 70/40; HR 130, RR 28; Temp 38°C
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are consistent with Leukemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bruising and petechiae result from low platelets, common in leukemia.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Which activity should not be assigned to an unlicensed person?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Completing the 24-hour intake and output record involves calculation and analysis, beyond the scope of unlicensed personnel, requiring nursing judgment.
Extract:
The hormone that tends to decrease calcium concentration in the blood is:
Question 5 of 5
Calcitonin
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcitonin, a thyroid gland hormone, prevents the reabsorption of calcium by bone and inhibits the release of calcium from bone, lowering serum calcium levels.