NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
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 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is providing postoperative care to a patient who had abdominal surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent complications? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: NPO prevents aspiration, ambulation reduces thrombosis, infection monitoring ensures early detection, pain management aids recovery, and SCDs prevent DVT. All are critical post-surgery.
Question 3 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
Question 4 of 5
Convert 3.25 L to an equivalent volume in milliliters.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 1 L = 1000 mL, so 3.25 L × 1000 = 3250 mL. Other options are incorrect conversions.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse observes a certified nursing assistant (CNA) placing a hot water bottle directly on the skin of a 90-year-old client. What action should the nurse take initially?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Direct placement of a hot water bottle on the skin risks burns, especially in an elderly client with fragile skin. Interrupting the procedure immediately prevents harm. Reporting, discussing later, or notifying the physician are secondary to stopping the unsafe action.