NCLEX PN Questions

A nursing student is asked to identify the practices and beliefs of the Amish society. What should the student identify? Select all that apply. 1. Many choose to not have health insurance 2. they believe that health is a gift of God 3. The authority of women is equal to that of men 4. They remain secluded and avoid helping others 5. They use both traditional and alternative health care, such as healers, herbs, and massage 6. Funerals are conducted in the home without a eulogy, flower decorations, or any other display. Caskets are plain and simple, without adornment.

1. Many choose to not have health insurance 2. they believe that health is a gift of God 5. They use both traditional and alternative health care, such as healers, herbs, and massage 6. Funerals are conducted in the home without a eulogy, flower decorations, or any other display. Caskets are plain and simple, without adornment.

The nurse consults with a dietitian regarding the dietary preferences of an Asian American client. Which food should the nurse suggest to include in the diet plan? 1. Rice 2. Fruits 3. Red meat 4. Fried foods

1. Rice

The nurse is assisting with collecting data from an African American client admitted to the ambulatory care unit who is scheduled for a hernia repair. Which information about the client is of the lowest priority during the data collection? 1. Respiratory 2. Psychosocial 3. Neurological 4. Cardiovascular

2. Psychosocial

The client asks the nurse about various herbal therapies available for the treatment of insomnia. The nurse should encourage the client to discuss the use with the primary health care provider? 1. Garlic 2. Valerian 3. Lavender 4. Glucosamine

2. Valerian

A client is diagnosed with cancer and is told that surgery followed by chemotherapy will be necessary. The client states to the nurse, "I have read a lot about complementary therapies. Do you think I should try any?" The should respond by making which appropriate statement? 1. " I would try anything that I could if I had cancer." 2. "No, because it will interact with the chemotherapy." 3. "Tell me what you know about complementary therapies?" 4. "You need to ask your primary health care provider about it."

3. "Tell me what you know about complementary therapies?"

AN antihypertensive medication has been prescribed for a client with hypertension. The client tells the nurse that she would like to take an herbal substance to help lower her blood pressure. Which statement by the nurse is most important to provide to the client? 1. "Herbal substances are not safe and should never be used." 2. "I will teach you how to take your blood pressure so that it can be monitored closely." 3. "You will need to talk to your primary health care provider (HCP) before using an herbal substance." 4. "If you take a herbal substance, you will need to have your blood pressure checked frequently."

3. "You will need to talk to your primary health care provider (HCP) before using an herbal substance."

The nurse is caring for a group of clients who are taking herbal medications at home. Which client should be given instructions with regard to avoiding the use of herbal medications? 1. A 60-year old male client with rhinitis 2. A 24-year old male client with a lower back injury 3. A 10-year old female client with a urinary tract infection 4. A 45-year old female client with a history of migraine headaches

3. A 10-year old female client with a urinary tract infection

The nurse is planning to reinforce nutrition instructions to an African American client. When reviewing the plan, the nurse is aware that which food may be a common dietary practice of clients with African American heritage? 1. Raw fish 2. Red meat 3. Fried foods 4. Rice as the basis for all meals

3. Fried foods

The nurse is preparing to assist a client of Orthodox Jewish faith with eating lunch. A kosher meal is delivered to the client. Which nursing action is delivered when assisting the client with the meal? 1. Unwrapping the eating utensils for the client. 2. Replacing the plastic utensils with metal utensils. 3. Carefully transferring the food from paper plates to glass plates. 4. Allowing the client to unwrap the utensils and prepare his own meal for eating.

4. Allowing the client to unwrap the utensils and prepare his own meal for eating.

A Hispanic American mother brings her child to the clinic for an examination. Which is most important when gathering data about the child? 1. Avoiding eye contact 2. Using body language only 3. Avoiding speaking to the child 4. Touching the child during the examination

4. Touching the child during the examination