NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following foods might a client with a hypercholesterolemia need to decrease his or her intake of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hamburgers, high in saturated fats, contribute to elevated cholesterol levels and should be limited. The other foods are low in cholesterol or heart-healthy. Reduction of Risk Potential
Question 2 of 5
The provider orders Lanoxin (digoxin) 0.125 mg PO and furosemide 40 mg every day. Which of these foods would the nurse reinforce for the client to eat at least daily?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Watermelon is high in potassium and will replace potassium lost by the diuretic. The other foods are not high in potassium.
Extract:
A 2-gram sodium diet is prescribed for a patient with severe hypertension. The patient does not like the diet, and the nurse hears the patient tell a friend to bring in some 'good home-cooked food.'
Question 3 of 5
It would be most effective for the nurse to plan to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing the diet with the patient and family fosters understanding and compliance.
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Question 4 of 5
The rationale for refrigerating urine specimens that cannot be analyzed immediately is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Refrigeration slows urea breakdown into ammonia, which alkalinizes urine and promotes cellular degradation, preserving specimen integrity.
Question 5 of 5
A young woman is transferred to a psychiatric crisis unit with a diagnosis of a dissociative disorder. The nurse knows which of the following comments by the client is MOST indicative of this disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dissociative disorders involve detachment from reality, such as feeling disconnected from surroundings (depersonalization/derealization), as in choice B. Nightmares (
A) suggest PTSD, fear of dying (
C) indicates panic disorder, and checking locks (
D) points to OCD.