NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is working in a community outreach program for foster children plans care, knowing that which health conditions are common in this population? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E,F
Rationale: Foster children often face chronic stress and unstable environments, increasing risks for asthma (due to environmental factors), sleep problems, aggressive behavior, and ADHD. Claustrophobia and bipolar disorder are less commonly associated with this population.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a 27 year-old client with asthma about their therapeutic regime. Which statement would indicate the need for additional instruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I need to limit my exercise, especially activities such as walking and running.' Limiting physical activity in an otherwise healthy, young client should not be necessary. If exercise intolerance exists, the asthma management plan should include specific medications to treat the problem such as using an inhaled beta-agonist 5 minutes before exercise. The goal is always to return to a normal lifestyle.
Question 4 of 5
A cooling blanket has been ordered for an adult who has a head injury and is running high fevers. The client starts shivering. What action is most appropriate for the LPN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shivering indicates the cooling blanket may be too cold, risking complications; reporting to the charge nurse ensures proper adjustment.
Extract:
The best indication that a patient with diabetes mellitus is successfully managing the disease after discharge is a
Question 5 of 5
significant loss of body weight.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A combination of diet, exercise, and medication is necessary to control the disease; the interaction of these therapies is reflected by well-controlled serum glucose.