NCLEX-PN

NCLEX-PN practice questions, page 4 of 29, with answer review and explanations.

Question 16

Which sign might the nurse see in a client with a high ammonia level?

  1. coma
  2. edema
  3. hypoxia
  4. polyuria

Question 17

A client with which of the following conditions is at risk for developing a high ammonia level?

  1. renal failure
  2. psoriasis
  3. lupus
  4. cirrhosis

Question 18

For which of the following conditions might blood be drawn for uric acid level?

  1. asthma
  2. gout
  3. diverticulitis
  4. meningitis

Question 19

Which of the following foods might a client with a hypercholesterolemia need to decrease his or her intake of?

  1. broiled catfish
  2. hamburgers
  3. wheat bread
  4. fresh apples

Question 20

Which of the following lab values is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease?

  1. high HDL cholesterol
  2. low HDL cholesterol
  3. low total cholesterol
  4. low triglycerides