NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN 2023 Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The death of a beloved spouse places the surviving partner in which type of crisis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'situational.' A situational crisis is an unexpected, unplanned event, such as the death of a spouse, which can lead to significant distress. Option A is incorrect because a maturational crisis is related to normal life transitions like getting married or retiring.
Choices B and C are incorrect as they do not represent recognized crisis states in the context of the scenario provided.
Question 2 of 5
What is pica?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pica is a disorder characterized by the ingestion of nonfood substances, which can lead to a clinical iron deficiency. It may be the first sign of an underlying issue. Individuals with pica consume a variety of nonfood items such as ice, clay, dirt, or paste.
Choice A, dependency on alcohol, is incorrect as it is not related to pica.
Choice B, increased iron in the diet, is incorrect because pica involves ingesting nonfood items rather than having an increased intake of iron.
Choice C, the sickle cell trait, is unrelated to pica and is therefore incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with an elevated urine osmolarity. The nurse should assess the client for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated urine osmolarity indicates that the urine is concentrated, suggesting the body is trying to conserve water. This commonly occurs in conditions like dehydration or fluid volume deficit. Assessing the client for fluid volume excess, hyperkalemia, or hypercalcemia would not be the priority in this situation.
Therefore, the correct answer is to assess the client for fluid volume deficit. Fluid volume excess is characterized by decreased urine osmolarity, while hyperkalemia and hypercalcemia are related to electrolyte imbalances and would not directly cause elevated urine osmolarity.
Question 4 of 5
How can a diet high in fiber content benefit an individual?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A diet high in fiber content can help lower cholesterol levels. Fiber-rich foods such as grains, apples, potatoes, and beans are known to aid in reducing cholesterol by binding to cholesterol in the digestive system and preventing its absorption into the bloodstream.
Choice A is incorrect as the question does not specify losing weight rapidly but rather focuses on the benefits of a high-fiber diet, which includes aiding in weight management through promoting satiety and regulating digestion.
Choice B is incorrect because while fiber helps manage blood sugar levels, it is not directly related to reducing diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication of diabetes.
Choice D is incorrect as a high-fiber diet does not reduce the need for folate; however, it can aid in the absorption of folate and other essential nutrients.
Question 5 of 5
For a client with suspected appendicitis, in which quadrant should the nurse expect to find abdominal tenderness?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: lower right. Abdominal tenderness in the lower-right quadrant is a classic sign of appendicitis. The appendix is located in the lower right abdomen, so inflammation of the appendix typically causes tenderness in this specific area.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because tenderness in the upper right, upper left, and lower left quadrants, respectively, is not typical in appendicitis cases.
Therefore, the nurse should focus on assessing the lower right quadrant for tenderness when suspecting appendicitis.