NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
A 24-year-old female is admitted to the ER for confusion. This patient has a history of a myeloma diagnosis, constipation, intense abdominal pain, and polyuria.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following would you most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myeloma can cause hypercalcemia, leading to confusion, constipation, pain, and polyuria.
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 2 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.
Extract:
Which symptom listed below would indicate a complication following thyroidectomy?
Question 3 of 5
Sore throat.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Due to hypocalcemia (a complication of thyroidectomy), the patient will experience muscle cramping from low calcium levels.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
All of the following factors, when identified in the history of a family, are correlated with poverty except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Poverty is associated with lack of access to preventive dental care, leading to a high incidence of dental problems. The other factors are directly correlated with poverty due to limited healthcare access and resources. Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 5 of 5
A client with mania is busy investigating the unit and overseeing the activities of others. She is unable to finish her dinner. To help her maintain sufficient nourishment, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-calorie, portable foods accommodate the client's high energy and distractibility, ensuring adequate nutrition. Other options are less practical or effective.