NCLEX Pn Practice Questions 1 Questions
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2025
1.
A client hospitalized with severe depression and suicidal ideation refuses to talk with the nurse.
The nurse recognizes that the suicidal client has difficulty:
A.
Expressing feelings of low self-worth
B.
Discussing remorse and guilt for actions
C.
Displaying dependence on others
D.
Expressing anger toward others
,Correct Answer
D. Expressing anger toward others
Explanation
The suicidal client has difficulty expressing anger toward others. The depressed suicidal client
frequently expresses feelings of low self-worth, feelings of remorse and guilt, and a dependence
on others; therefore, answers A, B, and C are incorrect.
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2.
A client receiving hydrochlorothiazide is instructed to increase her dietary intake of potassium.
The best snack for the client requiring increased potassium is:
A.
Pear
B.
Apple
C.
Orange
D.
Banana
, Correct Answer
D. Banana
Explanation
Answers A, B, and C are incorrect because they contain lower amounts of potassium. (Note that
the banana contains 450mg K+, the orange contains 235mg K+, the pear contains 208mg K+,
and the apple contains 165mg K+.)
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3.
The nurse is caring for a client following removal of the thyroid. Immediately post-op, the nurse
should:
A.
Maintain the client in a semi-Fowler’s position with the head and neck supported by pillows
B.
Encourage the client to turn her head side to side, to promote drainage of oral secretions
C.
Maintain the client in a supine position with sandbags placed on either side of the head and
neck
D.
And Answers Wth Explanations Latest
2025
1.
A client hospitalized with severe depression and suicidal ideation refuses to talk with the nurse.
The nurse recognizes that the suicidal client has difficulty:
A.
Expressing feelings of low self-worth
B.
Discussing remorse and guilt for actions
C.
Displaying dependence on others
D.
Expressing anger toward others
,Correct Answer
D. Expressing anger toward others
Explanation
The suicidal client has difficulty expressing anger toward others. The depressed suicidal client
frequently expresses feelings of low self-worth, feelings of remorse and guilt, and a dependence
on others; therefore, answers A, B, and C are incorrect.
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2.
A client receiving hydrochlorothiazide is instructed to increase her dietary intake of potassium.
The best snack for the client requiring increased potassium is:
A.
Pear
B.
Apple
C.
Orange
D.
Banana
, Correct Answer
D. Banana
Explanation
Answers A, B, and C are incorrect because they contain lower amounts of potassium. (Note that
the banana contains 450mg K+, the orange contains 235mg K+, the pear contains 208mg K+,
and the apple contains 165mg K+.)
Rate this question:
3.
The nurse is caring for a client following removal of the thyroid. Immediately post-op, the nurse
should:
A.
Maintain the client in a semi-Fowler’s position with the head and neck supported by pillows
B.
Encourage the client to turn her head side to side, to promote drainage of oral secretions
C.
Maintain the client in a supine position with sandbags placed on either side of the head and
neck
D.
