NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The rationale for refrigerating urine specimens that cannot be analyzed immediately is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Refrigeration slows urea breakdown into ammonia, which alkalinizes urine and promotes cellular degradation, preserving specimen integrity.
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When teaching an athletic teenage patient about nutritional intake, the nurse should explain that the carbohydrate food that would provide the quickest source of energy is:
Question 2 of 5
When teaching an athletic teenage patient about nutritional intake, the nurse should explain that the carbohydrate food that would provide the quickest source of energy is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Orange juice provides simple sugars for rapid energy absorption.
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Question 3 of 5
Which instruction should be included in the discharge teaching for a client with cataract surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing an eye shield at night protects the surgical site from accidental trauma during sleep, a standard post-cataract surgery instruction.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client with insulin-dependent diabetes the signs of hypoglycemia. Which of the following signs is associated with hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tremulousness is a classic sign of hypoglycemia, resulting from the body's sympathetic response to low blood sugar.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a 5 year-old for a scheduled tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. The parents are anxious and concerned about the child's reaction to impending surgery. Which nursing intervention would best prepare the child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Explain the surgery 1 week prior to the procedure. This allows the child time to process and understand the upcoming surgery.