NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which of these principles should the nurse apply when performing a nutritional assessment on a 2 year-old client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A serving size at this age is about 2 tablespoons. A general guide is 1 tablespoon of solid food per year of age.
Extract:
Which of the following female patients is at the highest risk for the development of breast cancer?
Question 2 of 5
A 28-year-old who was 10 years old at menarche.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early menarche (before age 12) is a known risk factor for breast cancer due to prolonged exposure to estrogen.
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Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of osteoporosis about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing calcium and vitamin D intake supports bone density in osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercises (
A) are beneficial, fluid restriction (
C) is irrelevant, and smoking cessation (
D) should be encouraged, not stopped.
Extract:
Pulsus Paradoxus is best described as
Question 4 of 5
Pulsus Paradoxus is best described as
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulsus paradoxus is an exaggerated drop in systolic BP during inspiration.
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Question 5 of 5
An adolescent bodybuilder has been taking anabolic steroids to increase his weight and the size and definition of his muscles. Psychological effects of anabolic steroids include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anabolic steroids can cause aggression and uncontrolled rage , known as 'roid rage.' Confusion , elation , and humor are not typical effects.