2023_2024 NCLEX-PN TEST PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS
V4 PRACTICE EXAM 1 (STUDY MODE)
1. A client with AIDS asks the nurse why he
... [Show More] can’t have a pitcher of water at his bedside so he can drink whenever he likes. The nurse should tell the client that:
A. It would be best for him to drink tap water.
B. He should drink less water and more juice.
C. Leaving a glass of water makes it easier to calculate his intake.
D. He shouldn’t drink water that has been sitting longer than 15 minutes.
Answer D: The client with AIDS should not drink water that has been sitting longer than 15 minutes because of bacterial contamination. Answer A is incorrect because tap water is not better for the client. Answer B is incorrect because juices should not replace water intake. Answer C is not an accurate statement; therefore, it is incorrect.
2. The mother of a male child with cystic fibrosis tells the nurse that she hopes her son’s children won’t have the disease. The nurse is aware that:
A. There is a 25% chance that his children would have cystic fibrosis.
B. Most of the males with cystic fibrosis are sterile.
C. There is a 50% chance that his children would be carriers.
D. Most males with cystic fibrosis are capable of having children, so genetic counseling is advised.
Answer B: Approximately 99% of males with cystic fibrosis are sterile because of obstruction of the vas deferens. Answers A, C, and D are incorrect because most males with cystic fibrosis are incapable of reproduction.
3. An infant is hospitalized for treatment of botulism. Which factor is associated with botulism in the infant?
A. The infant sucks on his fingers and toes.
B. The mother sweetens the infant’s cereal with honey.
C. The infant was switched to soy-based formula.
D. The infant’s older sibling has an aquarium.
Answer B: Infants under the age of 2 years should not be fed honey because of the danger of infection with Clostridium botulinum. Answers A, C, and D have no relationship to the situation; therefore, they are incorrect.
4. A nurse is assessing a client hospitalized with peptic ulcer disease. Which finding should be reported to the charge nurse immediately?
A. BP 82/60, pulse 120
B. Pulse 68, respirations 24
C. BP 110/88, pulse 56
D. Pulse 82, respirations 16
Answer A: Decreased blood pressure and increased pulse rate are signs of bleeding. Answers B, C, and D are within normal limits; therefore, they are incorrect.
5. The nurse is teaching the client with AIDS regarding proper food preparation. Which statement indicates that the client needs further teaching?
A. “I should avoid adding pepper to food after it is cooked.”
B. “I can still have an occasional medium-rare steak.”
C. “Eating cheese and yogurt won’t help prevent AIDS-related diarrhea.”
D. “I should eat fruits and vegetables that can be peeled.”
Answer B: Undercooked meat is a source of toxoplasmosis cysts. Toxoplasmosis is a major cause of encephalitis in clients with AIDS. Answers A, C, and D are accurate statements reflecting the client’s understanding of the nurse’s teaching; therefore, they are incorrect.
6. A client taking Laniazid (isoniazid) asks the nurse how long she must take the medication before her sputum cultures will return to normal. The nurse recognizes that the client should have a negative sputum culture within:
A. 2 weeks
B. 6 weeks
C. 2 months
D. 3 months
Answer D: The client taking isoniazid should have a negative sputum culture within 3 months. Answers A, B, and C are incorrect because there has not been sufficient time for the medication to be effective. [Show Less]