NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
The nurse notes that a patient exhibit the characteristic gait associated with Parkinson's disease.
Question 1 of 5
When recording on the patient's chart, the nurse should describe this gait as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parkinson's disease causes a shuffling gait due to bradykinesia and rigidity.
Extract:
A 2-gram sodium diet is prescribed for a patient with severe hypertension. The patient does not like the diet, and the nurse hears the patient tell a friend to bring in some 'good home-cooked food.'
Question 2 of 5
It would be most effective for the nurse to plan to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing the diet with the patient and family fosters understanding and compliance.
Extract:
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A client with mania is busy investigating the unit and overseeing the activities of others. She is unable to finish her dinner. To help her maintain sufficient nourishment, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-calorie, portable foods accommodate the client's high energy and distractibility, ensuring adequate nutrition. Other options are less practical or effective.
Extract:
The nurse is aware that discharge planning related to care of a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is aware that discharge planning related to care of a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy should include teaching the parents about:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Range of motion exercises maintain mobility and prevent contractures in Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.