NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The parents of a child who has recently been diagnosed with asthma ask the nurse to explain the condition to them. The best response is 'Asthma causes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: the airway to become narrow and obstructs airflow. Asthma is defined as airway obstruction or a narrowing that is characterized by bronchial irritability after exposure to various stimuli.
Question 2 of 5
A postpartum client requires teaching about breast-feeding. To prevent breast engorgement, the nurse should instruct her to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent breast-feeding empties the breasts and increases circulation, helping to remove fluid that may lead to engorgement. If the infant isn't ill or physically impaired and can breast-feed, the client shouldn't use an electric breast pump because this deprives the infant of optimal sucking and skin-to-skin contact with the mother. Applying warm, moist compresses stimulates the let-down reflex and causes the breasts to fill, which may lead to engorgement. A brassiere supports the breasts but doesn't prevent engorgement.
Question 3 of 5
A client with polysubstance abuse has been admitted to the hospital for detoxification. Which of the following drugs represents the most serious life-threatening situation during the withdrawal period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Secobarbital, a barbiturate, poses the most serious risk during withdrawal, as it can lead to life-threatening seizures and delirium. Methadone and heroin withdrawal are uncomfortable but less likely to be fatal, and cocaine withdrawal is primarily psychological.
Extract:
The client with COPD has orthopnea.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is aware that one of the following is a correct description of orthopnea:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Orthopnea is eased by sitting upright, reducing lung compression.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The provider orders Lanoxin (digoxin) 0.125 mg PO and furosemide 40 mg every day. Which of these foods would the nurse reinforce for the client to eat at least daily?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Watermelon is high in potassium and will replace potassium lost by the diuretic. The other foods are not high in potassium.