NCLEX Practice Questions PN
Question 1 of 5.
The nurse is talking with the parent of a 22-month-old client. The parent states, 'I am worried about my child's thumb-sucking and its effects on tooth alignment.' Which of the following responses would be appropriate for the nurse to make? Select all that apply.
A. Newer research demonstrates that thumb-sucking has little effect on a child's dentition.'
B. Offer a security item such as a blanket to help your child self-soothe without thumb-sucking.'
C. Provide positive reinforcement such as a sticker chart when your child avoids thumb-sucking.'
D. The likelihood of needing braces because of thumb-sucking is significant when the behavior persists beyond 12 months of age.'
E. The risk of malocclusion increases when thumb-sucking persists beyond the eruption of permanent teeth.'
Explanation: Offering a security item (B), positive reinforcement (C), and noting malocclusion risk after permanent teeth erupt (E) are appropriate. Thumb-sucking has minimal effect before permanent teeth (A), and braces after 12 months (D) is exaggerated.
Question 2 of 5.
The nurse is giving home care to a 69-year-old client who has severe arthritis. Which comment made by the client would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing normal changes associated with the aging process?
A. I have such a hard time with the pain in my feet and knees.
B. I have had loose stools for the last few months.
C. My children say I keep my apartment too warm.
D. I have a hard time at night because the lights are all big and fuzzy.
Explanation: Feeling cold and preferring a warmer environment is a normal age-related change due to decreased thermoregulation. Pain, loose stools, and visual changes may indicate pathology requiring further investigation.
Question 3 of 5.
Diphenoxylate hydrochloride with atropine sulfate (Lomotil) is prescribed for a client. The nurse knows that the drug is prescribed for which of these problems the client has?
A. Diarrhea
B. Hypertension
C. Depression
D. Tachycardia
Explanation: Lomotil is an antidiarrheal, slowing intestinal motility to reduce diarrhea.
Question 4 of 5.
An adult is admitted with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The client is receiving an IV of dextrose 5% in water with 40 mEq of KCl. The nurse knows the potassium is added to do which of the following?
A. Replace potassium lost because of vomiting and diarrhea
B. Replace potassium that the client is not getting from his diet
C. Stop the nausea
D. Stop the diarrhea
Explanation: Vomiting and diarrhea cause significant potassium loss, requiring IV potassium replacement to prevent hypokalemia.
Question 5 of 5.
An adult who has newly diagnosed angina has been prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin. What should be included in the nurse's teaching about the medication? Select all that apply.
A. Put the tablets under your tongue and let them dissolve.
B. Keep the tablets in a dark glass container.
C. You can take one tablet, and if you still have pain, you can take another tablet in 10 minutes.
D. Be sure to take nitroglycerin while you are standing up.
E. You may get a headache shortly after you take the medication,
F. If your tongue tingles spit out the tablet.
Explanation: Sublingual nitroglycerin is dissolved under the tongue, stored in dark glass to maintain potency, and may cause headaches as a side effect.
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