NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions has the HIGHEST priority for a teenager admitted with burns to 50% of his body?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe burns (50% of the body) significantly increase the risk of infection due to loss of skin barrier. Maintaining aseptic technique during procedures is the highest priority to prevent life-threatening infections. Counseling (
A) and peer visits (
D) address psychosocial needs, which are secondary, and airborne precautions (
B) are unnecessary (standard precautions suffice).
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been on bed rest for several weeks. Which problem is least likely to be related to bed rest?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Varicose veins are primarily genetic or occupational, not directly caused by bed rest. Muscle atrophy, pneumonia, and thrombophlebitis are common bed rest complications.
Question 3 of 5
Which instruction should be included in the discharge teaching for a client with cataract surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing an eye shield at night protects the surgical site from accidental trauma during sleep, a standard post-cataract surgery instruction.
Extract:
Which is a characteristic of heart rate in atrial fibrillation (AF)?
Question 4 of 5
Which is a characteristic of heart rate in atrial fibrillation (AF)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation causes an irregular ventricular rhythm due to chaotic atrial activity.
Extract:
Question 5 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