NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The parents of a toddler ask the nurse how long their child will have to sit in a car seat while in the automobile. What is the nurse's best response to the parents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Your child must use a car seat until he weighs at least 40 pounds.' Children should use car seats until they weigh 40 pounds.
Extract:
At term, Ms. Star is admitted to the hospital in active labor which progresses normally. She delivers a baby boy. A few hours after Ms. Star's delivery, the nurse notes that Ms. Star has saturated two perineal pads with blood within a 20-minute period.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse takes first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A boggy uterus is a common cause of postpartum hemorrhage, making fundus assessment the first action.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A client with Alzheimer's disease mumbles incoherently and rambles in a confused manner. To help redirect the client's attention, the nurse should encourage the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Folding towels and pillowcases is a simple activity that redirects the client's attention. Also, because this activity is familiar, the client is likely to perform it successfully. Cards, charades, and aerobic exercise are too complicated for a confused client.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which of the following foods should be avoided by clients who are prone to develop heartburn as a result of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chocolate relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, worsening GERD symptoms. The other foods are less likely to trigger reflux. Basic Care and Comfort