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:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 78-year-old woman. The woman says she has some bladder discomfort and urinary frequency. She also says, 'I mind the cold so, but I don't seem to shiver. I don't have much energy these days.' Her temperature is 98.9°F, pulse is 76, respirations are 20, and blood pressure is 140/88. Which findings are of most concern to the nurse and need to be further evaluated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bladder discomfort, frequency, and fatigue may indicate a urinary tract infection or other systemic issue, requiring evaluation. Vital signs are normal, and shivering/cold sensitivity is less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing a five-year-old child for surgery. The nurse notes that the child's parents are divorced and have joint legal custody. The informed consent for surgery has been signed by the mother. Which of the following actions by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Consent from either parent with joint legal custody is sufficient for surgical procedures. Since the mother has provided informed consent, no further action is needed, and the nurse should continue preoperative preparation. Notifying the physician or surgery, or contacting the father, is unnecessary.
Question 4 of 5
A 23 year-old single client is in the 33rd week of her first pregnancy. She tells the nurse that she has everything ready for the baby and has made plans for the first weeks together at home. Which normal emotional reaction does the nurse recognize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anticipation of the birth. Directing activities toward preparation for the newborn's needs and personal adjustment are indicators of appropriate emotional response in the third trimester.
Extract:
A teen-ager was diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia.
Question 5 of 5
Appropriate diagnostic test would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A complete blood count (CB
C) assesses hemoglobin, hematocrit, and other parameters for anemia.