NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following dietary choices should be avoided by a client with a recent bone marrow transplant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Raw apples may harbor bacteria, posing an infection risk for immunocompromised clients post-bone marrow transplant.
Extract:
Which of the following signs and symptoms would a client with tuberculosis (TB) have?
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following signs and symptoms would a client with tuberculosis (TB) have?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TB commonly presents with chills, fever, night sweats, and hemoptysis.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A 15-year-old client has just been diagnosed as having infectious mononucleosis. He asks how he contracted the disease. Which action reported in his history is most likely related to developing infectious mononucleosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infectious mononucleosis is spread via saliva; sharing water bottles is a likely transmission route, unlike hats, nail injuries, or shellfish.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg IV to a client with congestive heart failure. Before administering the medication, the nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin can cause bradycardia, so checking the apical pulse (holding if <60 bpm) is critical to prevent toxicity. Verifying the dose (
B) is good practice but secondary, administering over 5 minutes (
C) is correct but not pre-administration, and digoxin levels (
D) are checked periodically, not before each dose.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following foods should be avoided by clients who are prone to develop heartburn as a result of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chocolate relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, worsening GERD symptoms. The other foods are less likely to trigger reflux. Basic Care and Comfort