NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
A patient was placed on a low sodium diet. The family asks if they can bring some snacks from home.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse suggests that they bring foods low in sodium such as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fresh oranges are naturally low in sodium, suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Extract:
In a cardiovascular emergency, which arteries should you palpate to assess the patient's pulse?
Question 2 of 5
In a cardiovascular emergency, which arteries should you palpate to assess the patient's pulse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Carotid and femoral arteries provide reliable pulses in emergencies, reflecting central circulation.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A client is to have an epidural block to relieve labor pain. The nurse anticipates that the anesthesiologist will inject the anesthetic agent into the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For an epidural block, the nurse should anticipate that the anesthesiologist will inject a local anesthetic agent into the epidural space, located between the dura mater and the ligamentum flavum in the lumbar region of the spinal column. When administering a spinal block, the anesthesiologist injects the anesthetic agent into the subarachnoid space. The ligamentum flavum and the area between the subarachnoid space and the dura mater are inappropriate injection sites.
Question 4 of 5
A six-month-old client with a ventricular septal defect is receiving Lanoxin elixir for regulation of his heart rate. Which finding should be reported to the doctor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A heart rate of 60 in the six-month-old receiving Lanoxin elixir (digoxin) should be reported immediately because bradycardia is associated with digoxin toxicity. The blood glucose, blood pressure, and respirations are not associated with administration of Lanoxin, so answers A, B, and D are incorrect.
Question 5 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.