NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Which of the following types of diet is implicated in the development of diverticulosis?
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following types of diet is implicated in the development of diverticulosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-fiber diet increases colon pressure, contributing to diverticulosis formation.
Extract:
The nurse assesses the patient with cholecystitis for the development of obstructive jaundice, which would be evidenced by:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse assesses the patient with cholecystitis for the development of obstructive jaundice, which would be evidenced by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obstructive jaundice causes dark urine, clay-colored stools, and itchy skin due to bilirubin buildup.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A client on telemetry begins having premature ventricular beats (PVBs) at 12 per minute. In reviewing the most recent laboratory results, which would require immediate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient is at risk for ventricular dysrhythmias when the potassium level is low.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse manager is discussing with the staff the facility's protocol in the event of a tornado. Which instructions would the LPN/LVN expect the nurse manager to include in the discussion? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale:
Tornado safety includes moving beds away from windows to avoid glass shards, closing shades and curtains to reduce flying debris, and covering bedridden clients with blankets for protection. Opening doors increases air pressure risks, and relocating ambulatory clients to rooms may expose them to window hazards.
Extract:
A 14-year-old patient with a diagnosis of gonorrhea requested you not to tell her parents about the disease.
Question 5 of 5
How will you respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Confidentiality is maintained for minors in sensitive diagnoses like STIs, unless there's a legal requirement to disclose.