NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
The type of stool in cystic fibrosis is described as foul-smelling, frothy called steatorrhea.
Question 1 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.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted to the health care facility with bowel obstruction secondary to colon cancer. The nurse obtains a health history, measures vital signs, and auscultates for bowel sounds. Which step of the nursing process is the nurse performing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: During the data collection step of the nursing process, the nurse obtains the client's health history, measures vital signs, and performs a physical examination to gather data for use in formulating the nursing diagnoses. During the planning step, the nurse designs methods to help resolve client problems and meet client needs. During evaluation, the nurse determines the effectiveness of nursing interventions in achieving client goals. During implementation, the nurse takes actions to meet the client's needs.
Question 3 of 5
A client is scheduled for an excretory urography at 10 a.m. An order states to insert a saline lock I.V. device at 9:30 a.m.. The client requests a local anesthetic for the I.V. procedure and the physician orders lidocaine-prilocaine cream (EMLA cream). The nurse should apply the cream at:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: It takes up to 2 hours for lidocaine-prilocaine cream (EMLA cream) to reach its maximum effectiveness.
Therefore, if the cannulation is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., EMLA cream should be applied at 7:30 a.m. Applying EMLA at 6:30 a.m. is too early. The other time options are too late for the local anesthetic to be effective.
Question 4 of 5
A client complained of nausea, a metallic taste in her mouth, and fine hand tremors 2 hours after her first dose of lithium carbonate (Lithane). What is the nurse's best explanation of these findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These side effects are common and should subside in a few days. Nausea, metallic taste, and fine hand tremors are common side effects that usually subside quickly.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following foods might a client with a hypercholesterolemia need to decrease his or her intake of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hamburgers, high in saturated fats, contribute to elevated cholesterol levels and should be limited. The other foods are low in cholesterol or heart-healthy. Reduction of Risk Potential