NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
What is the primary nutritional deficiency of concern for a strict vegetarian?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin B12 is primarily found in animal products, making it a common deficiency in strict vegetarians, potentially leading to anemia or neurological issues. The other nutrients are more readily available in plant-based diets. Health Promotion and Maintenance
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Venous return:
Question 2 of 5
Venous return:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Venous return refers to deoxygenated blood returning to the heart via veins.
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Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing the dental status of an 18-month-old child. How many teeth should the nurse expect to examine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An 18-month-old child typically has about 12 teeth, calculated by subtracting 6 from the child's age in months (18 - 6 = 12). Health Promotion and Maintenance
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A 25-year-old young male comes into the ER following a motorbike accident. Upon obtaining a recent history, the patient states he fell in the ground and hit his head on the pavement. He reports that he was unconscious for 15 seconds and then confused for several minutes.
Question 4 of 5
What is the first diagnostic test to perform on this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A CT scan must be performed as soon as possible to rule out a cerebral hemorrhage. Blurred vision and loss of consciousness may indicate a severe brain injury.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with mania understands that the client's behavior is a way of avoiding feelings of despair. The expression of behaviors opposite to those being experienced is an example of which defense mechanism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reaction formation is the outward expression of feelings that are opposite to those experienced. Answer A refers to the development of physical symptoms in response to inner conflict, so it is incorrect. Answer B refers to the defense mechanism used by those with borderline personality disorder, so it is incorrect. Answer C is incorrect because it's the channeling of unacceptable thoughts and behaviors into socially acceptable behaviors.