NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following snacks would be permitted for a child with acute renal failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Marshmallows are low in potassium and sodium, making them suitable for a child with acute renal failure, unlike the other high-potassium or high-sodium options.
Question 2 of 5
A 42-year-old client comes to the clinic and is diagnosed with shingles. Which findings confirm this diagnosis? Select all that apply:
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is an acute unilateral and segmental inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia. It's caused by infection with the herpes virus varicella-zoster, the same virus that causes chickenpox. It commonly causes severe, deep pain along a peripheral nerve on the trunk of the body and red, nodular skin lesions. Fever and malaise typically accompany these findings. Diarrhea doesn't commonly occur with shingles.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a child with a neural tube defect asks the nurse what she can do to decrease the chances of having another baby with a neural tube defect. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all childbearing women increase folic acid from dietary sources and/or supplements. There is evidence that increased amounts of folic acid prevents neural tube defects.
Extract:
Following a successful treatment from hypothyroidism, the patient is discharged with Synthroid.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following discharged instruction is inappropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Synthroid is best taken in the morning to avoid insomnia, making bedtime administration inappropriate.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
Which client is at risk for the development of pernicious anemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gastric resection can lead to pernicious anemia due to reduced intrinsic factor production, impairing vitamin B12 absorption.