NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse would expect the cystic fibrosis client to receive supplemental pancreatic enzymes along with a diet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High in carbohydrates and proteins. This diet supports energy needs and compensates for malabsorption in cystic fibrosis.
Question 2 of 5
The doctor has ordered the insertion of an NG tube to determine the extent of gastric bleeding in a client with a gastric ulcer. To facilitate the insertion of the NG tube, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the client to swallow helps guide the NG tube into the esophagus and stomach, facilitating insertion.
Question 3 of 5
An elderly man has just returned from the operating room where he spent several hours in lithotomy position during a perineal prostatectomy. Which assessment should the nurse make because the client was in lithotomy position during surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged lithotomy position risks nerve compression and impaired circulation in the lower extremities, necessitating assessment of pulses, paresthesias, and pain to detect complications like compartment syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
The nursing care plan for a client with decreased adrenal function should include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting visitors. Limiting visitors reduces physical and emotional exertion, preventing an Addisonian crisis.
Question 5 of 5
In the intensive care unit, the nurse cares for a client admitted with a head injury who develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone. Which data should the nurse expect with the onset of this condition? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: SIADH causes water retention, leading to decreased serum osmolality , high urine specific gravity , and low serum sodium due to dilution. High osmolality and increased urine output are opposite findings.