NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A patient who suffered burns 48 hours ago is entering the second phase of burn injury.
Question 1 of 5
What physiologic changes can you expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The second phase involves an inflammatory response, increasing WBC to fight infection.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is giving home care to an older adult. The client says to the nurse, 'I wonder if I have cataracts. My mother went blind from cataracts you know.' Which additional comment the client makes would make the nurse suspect that he might have cataracts?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Night driving difficulty is a classic cataract symptom due to lens clouding causing glare and reduced contrast, unlike hyperopia, eye color changes, or photophobia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of Crohn’s disease who reports abdominal pain and diarrhea. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-residue, high-protein diet minimizes bowel irritation and supports nutrition in Crohn’s disease, reducing diarrhea and pain. High-fiber (
A) worsens symptoms, high-sodium (
C) is unnecessary, and low-protein (
D) hinders tissue repair.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with chronic renal failure about dietary restrictions. Which of the following foods should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potatoes are high in potassium, which must be restricted in chronic renal failure to prevent hyperkalemia. Apples (
A), white rice (
B), and green beans (
D) are low-potassium and generally safe in moderation.
Extract:
A child sustains a fractured femur in a bicycle accident. However, the admission x-ray films reveal evidence of fractures of other long bones in various stages of healing.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse determines that this child should be assessed for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Multiple fractures in various healing stages suggest non-accidental trauma, indicating child abuse.