NCLEX-PN

NCLEX-PN practice questions, page 22 of 29, with answer review and explanations.

Question 106

Quality is defined as a combination of all of the following except:

  1. conforming to standards.
  2. performing at the minimally acceptable level.
  3. meeting or exceeding customer requirements.
  4. exceeding customer expectations.

Question 107

All of the following are common reasons that nurses are reluctant to delegate except:

  1. lack of self-confidence.
  2. desire to maintain authority.
  3. confidence in subordinates.
  4. getting trapped in the "I can do it better myself" mindset.

Question 108

Following the change of shift report, the nurse should analyze the information and set priorities accordingly. When the plan has been formulated, at what point during the shift can or should the nurses plan be altered or modified?

  1. halfway through the shift
  2. at the end of the shift before the nurse reports off
  3. when needs change
  4. after the top-priority tasks have been completed

Question 109

A client states, "I eat a well-balanced diet. I do not smoke. I exercise regularly, and I have a yearly checkup with my physician. What else can I do to help prevent cancer?" The nurse should respond with which of the following statements?

  1. Sleep at least 6–8 hours a night.
  2. Practice monthly self-breast examination.
  3. Reduce stress.
  4. All of the above.

Question 110

A 35-year-old Latin-American client wishes to lose weight to reduce her chances of developing heart disease and diabetes. The client states, "I do not know how to make my diet work with the kind of foods that my family eats." What should the nurse do first to help the client determine a suitable diet for disease prevention?

  1. Provide her with copies of the approved dietary guidelines for the American Diabetic Association and the American Heart Association.
  2. Ask the client to provide a list of the types of foods she eats to determine how to best meet her needs.
  3. Provide a high-protein diet plan for the client.
  4. Provide the client with information related to risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.