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
A nurse is providing postoperative care to a patient who had abdominal surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent complications? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: NPO prevents aspiration, ambulation reduces thrombosis, infection monitoring ensures early detection, pain management aids recovery, and SCDs prevent DVT. All are critical post-surgery.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with schizophrenia is prescribed risperidone (Risperdal). Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Risperidone, an antipsychotic, commonly causes extrapyramidal symptoms (e.g., tremors, rigidity), requiring monitoring. Weight gain, not loss, is typical, and hyperactivity or insomnia are less common.
Extract:
A patient is awaiting surgery for a ruptured lumbar nucleus pulposus.
Question 4 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:
The type of stool in cystic fibrosis is described as foul-smelling, frothy called steatorrhea.
Question 5 of 5
This is caused by presence of large amounts of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Because of the lack of the pancreatic enzyme lipase, fats remain unabsorbed and are excreted in excessive amounts in the stool, causing steatorrhea.