NCLEX-PN

NCLEX-PN practice questions, page 5 of 29, with answer review and explanations.

Question 21

Which of the following organs of the digestive system has a primary function of absorption?

  1. stomach
  2. pancreas
  3. small intestine
  4. gallbladder

Question 22

For a client with suspected appendicitis, the nurse should expect to find abdominal tenderness in which quadrant?

  1. upper right
  2. upper left
  3. lower right
  4. lower left

Question 23

A 20-year-old obese female client is preparing to have gastric bypass surgery for weight loss. She says to the nurse, "I need this surgery because nothing else I have done has helped me to lose weight." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

  1. "If you eat less, you can save some money."
  2. "Exercise is a healthier way to lose weight."
  3. "You should try the Atkins diet first."
  4. "I respect your decision to choose surgery."

Question 24

A pregnant Asian client who is experiencing morning sickness wants to take ginger to relieve the nausea. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

  1. "I will call your physician to see if we can start some ginger."
  2. "We don’t use home remedies in this clinic."
  3. "Herbs are not as effective as regular medicines."
  4. "Just eat some dry crackers instead."

Question 25

Which of the following medications is a serotonin antagonist that might be used to relieve nausea and vomiting?

  1. metoclopramide (Reglan)
  2. onedansetron (Zofran)
  3. hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
  4. prochlorperazine (Compazine)