NCLEX-PN Practice | Quiz #6: 25
Questions
1. 1. Question
The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old following a routine tonsillectomy.
Which finding should be reported immediately?
o A. Reluctance to swallow
o B. Drooling of blood-tinged saliva
o C. An axillary temperature of 99°F
o D. High-pitched sound when breathing
Incorrect
Correct Answer: D. High-pitched sound when breathing
Options D: One complication from a tonsillectomy is respiratory
stridor (a high-pitched sound) which is a sign of airway
obstruction and is considered to be an emergency.
Options A, B, and C: These are expected findings following a
tonsillectomy.
2. 2. Question
The nurse is admitting a client with a suspected duodenal ulcer. The
client will most likely report that his abdominal discomfort lessens
when he:
A. Skips a meal
B. Rests in low fowler’s position
C. Eats a meal
D. Sits upright after eating
Incorrect
Correct Answer: C. Eats a meal
, Option C: Food stimulates the release of digestive juices, these
substances neutralize the acidic ph, as the acidic food reaches
the duodenum, it neutralized to normal ph hence relief of pain is
experienced.
Option A: Skipping a meal will make the pain worse.
Option B: Patients suffering from dumping syndrome are placed
in low fowler’s position for 30 minutes after a meal to lessen
symptoms.
Option D: Sitting upright after eating helps relieve symptoms of
gastroesophageal reflux disease.
3. 3. Question
Which of the following meal selections is appropriate for the client with
celiac disease?
A. Ramen noodles and dumplings
B. French croissants and donuts
C. Bacon and egg
D. Pepperoni pizza and ginger ale
Incorrect
Correct Answer: C. Bacon and egg
Option C: Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that
is characterized by a poor immune response to foods that contain
gluten. All types of meat (such as bacon) and eggs are gluten-
free so it is permitted to a client with this kind of disease.
Options A, B, and D: These food items are not allowed because
they contain flour made from wheat, which exacerbates the
symptoms of celiac disease.
4. 4. Question
A client with hyperthyroidism is taking lithium carbonate to inhibit
thyroid hormone release. Which complaint by the client should alert
the nurse to a problem with the client’s medication?
A. The client complains of difficulty in urination
Questions
1. 1. Question
The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old following a routine tonsillectomy.
Which finding should be reported immediately?
o A. Reluctance to swallow
o B. Drooling of blood-tinged saliva
o C. An axillary temperature of 99°F
o D. High-pitched sound when breathing
Incorrect
Correct Answer: D. High-pitched sound when breathing
Options D: One complication from a tonsillectomy is respiratory
stridor (a high-pitched sound) which is a sign of airway
obstruction and is considered to be an emergency.
Options A, B, and C: These are expected findings following a
tonsillectomy.
2. 2. Question
The nurse is admitting a client with a suspected duodenal ulcer. The
client will most likely report that his abdominal discomfort lessens
when he:
A. Skips a meal
B. Rests in low fowler’s position
C. Eats a meal
D. Sits upright after eating
Incorrect
Correct Answer: C. Eats a meal
, Option C: Food stimulates the release of digestive juices, these
substances neutralize the acidic ph, as the acidic food reaches
the duodenum, it neutralized to normal ph hence relief of pain is
experienced.
Option A: Skipping a meal will make the pain worse.
Option B: Patients suffering from dumping syndrome are placed
in low fowler’s position for 30 minutes after a meal to lessen
symptoms.
Option D: Sitting upright after eating helps relieve symptoms of
gastroesophageal reflux disease.
3. 3. Question
Which of the following meal selections is appropriate for the client with
celiac disease?
A. Ramen noodles and dumplings
B. French croissants and donuts
C. Bacon and egg
D. Pepperoni pizza and ginger ale
Incorrect
Correct Answer: C. Bacon and egg
Option C: Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that
is characterized by a poor immune response to foods that contain
gluten. All types of meat (such as bacon) and eggs are gluten-
free so it is permitted to a client with this kind of disease.
Options A, B, and D: These food items are not allowed because
they contain flour made from wheat, which exacerbates the
symptoms of celiac disease.
4. 4. Question
A client with hyperthyroidism is taking lithium carbonate to inhibit
thyroid hormone release. Which complaint by the client should alert
the nurse to a problem with the client’s medication?
A. The client complains of difficulty in urination
