NCLEX-PN Practice Question and
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A licensed practical nurse is explaining the appropriate methods for
measuring an accurate temperature to an unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP). Which method, if noted by the UAP as being an appropriate method,
indicates the need for further teaching? - correct answer Taking an oral
temperature for a client with a cough and nasal congestion
A client is having problems with blood clotting. Which food item should the
nurse encourage the client to eat? - correct answer Green, leafy vegetables
When reinforcing dietary instructions to a client with irritable bowel syndrome
whose primary symptom is alternating constipation and diarrhea, the nurse
should tell the client that which foods are best to include in the diet for this
disorder? Select all that apply. - correct answer Apples, Whole-grain bread
A hospitalized client is a lacto-vegetarian. Which food item should the nurse
remove from the meal tray? - correct answer Eggs
A low-sodium diet has been prescribed for a client with hypertension. Which
food selected from the menu by the client indicates an understanding of this
diet? - correct answer Baked turkey
The nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with gout. The nurse
should tell the client to avoid which food item? - correct answer Scallops
A clear liquid diet has been prescribed for a client with gastroenteritis. Which
item is appropriate to offer to the client? - correct answer Fat-free beef broth
, A client with heart disease is instructed regarding a low-fat diet. The nurse
determines that the client understands the diet if the client states to avoid
which food item? - correct answer Cheese
The nurse reinforces instructions to a client to increase the amount of
riboflavin in the diet. The nurse should tell the client to select which food item
that is high in riboflavin? - correct answer Milk
A client with a burn injury is transferred to the nursing unit, and a regular diet
has been prescribed. The nurse encourages the client to eat which dietary
items to promote wound healing? - correct answer Chicken breast, broccoli,
strawberries, and milk
The nurse has completed diet teaching for a client who has been prescribed a
low-sodium diet to treat hypertension. The nurse determines that there is a
need for further teaching when the client makes which statement? - correct
answer "Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables are high in sodium."
The nurse is preparing to administer an intermittent tube feeding to a client.
The nurse aspirates 90 mL of residual from the tube. What should the nurse
do? Select all that apply. - correct answer Document the amount of residual.
Re-instill the residual and administer the feeding.
A child with leukemia is experiencing nausea related to medication therapy.
The nurse, concerned about the child's nutritional status, should offer which
items during an episode of nausea? - correct answer Cool, clear liquids
The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client on how to decrease the intake
of potassium in the diet. The nurse determines the need for further teaching if
the client selects which foods to include in the diet? Select all that apply. -
correct answer Potatoes
Avocados
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A licensed practical nurse is explaining the appropriate methods for
measuring an accurate temperature to an unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP). Which method, if noted by the UAP as being an appropriate method,
indicates the need for further teaching? - correct answer Taking an oral
temperature for a client with a cough and nasal congestion
A client is having problems with blood clotting. Which food item should the
nurse encourage the client to eat? - correct answer Green, leafy vegetables
When reinforcing dietary instructions to a client with irritable bowel syndrome
whose primary symptom is alternating constipation and diarrhea, the nurse
should tell the client that which foods are best to include in the diet for this
disorder? Select all that apply. - correct answer Apples, Whole-grain bread
A hospitalized client is a lacto-vegetarian. Which food item should the nurse
remove from the meal tray? - correct answer Eggs
A low-sodium diet has been prescribed for a client with hypertension. Which
food selected from the menu by the client indicates an understanding of this
diet? - correct answer Baked turkey
The nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with gout. The nurse
should tell the client to avoid which food item? - correct answer Scallops
A clear liquid diet has been prescribed for a client with gastroenteritis. Which
item is appropriate to offer to the client? - correct answer Fat-free beef broth
, A client with heart disease is instructed regarding a low-fat diet. The nurse
determines that the client understands the diet if the client states to avoid
which food item? - correct answer Cheese
The nurse reinforces instructions to a client to increase the amount of
riboflavin in the diet. The nurse should tell the client to select which food item
that is high in riboflavin? - correct answer Milk
A client with a burn injury is transferred to the nursing unit, and a regular diet
has been prescribed. The nurse encourages the client to eat which dietary
items to promote wound healing? - correct answer Chicken breast, broccoli,
strawberries, and milk
The nurse has completed diet teaching for a client who has been prescribed a
low-sodium diet to treat hypertension. The nurse determines that there is a
need for further teaching when the client makes which statement? - correct
answer "Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables are high in sodium."
The nurse is preparing to administer an intermittent tube feeding to a client.
The nurse aspirates 90 mL of residual from the tube. What should the nurse
do? Select all that apply. - correct answer Document the amount of residual.
Re-instill the residual and administer the feeding.
A child with leukemia is experiencing nausea related to medication therapy.
The nurse, concerned about the child's nutritional status, should offer which
items during an episode of nausea? - correct answer Cool, clear liquids
The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client on how to decrease the intake
of potassium in the diet. The nurse determines the need for further teaching if
the client selects which foods to include in the diet? Select all that apply. -
correct answer Potatoes
Avocados
