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NCLEX-PN Exam Questions - Part 13

Jenny Clarke

Mon, 17 Mar 2025

1. A teenage client is admitted to the hospital because of acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. Overdoses of acetaminophen can precipitate life-threatening abnormalities in which of the following organs?

A) lungs
B) liver
C) kidneys
D) adrenal glands



2. Light therapy can be effective for:

A) overcoming weight problems.
B) helping with allergies.
C) use in alternative medical treatments.
D) working with sleep patterns.



3. Broccoli, oranges, dark greens, and dark yellow vegetables can be eaten to:

A) supplement vitamin pills.
B) balance body molecules.
C) cure many diseases.
D) help improve body defenses.



4. A diet high in fiber content can help an individual to:

A) lose body weight fast.
B) reduce diabetic ketoacidosis.
C) lower cholesterol.
D) reduce the need for folate.



5. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing goal for a client at risk for nutritional problems?

A) provide oxygen
B) promote healthy nutritional practices
C) treat complications of malnutrition
D) increase weight



1. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Acetaminophen is extensively metabolized in the liver. Choices 1, 3, and 4 are incorrect because prolonged use of acetaminophen might result in an increased risk of renal dysfunction, but a single overdose does not precipitate life-threatening problems in the respiratory system, renal system, or adrenal glands.Pharmacological Therapies

2. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Light therapy can be effective in treating problems associated with sleep patterns, stress, moods, jaundice in newborns, and seasonal affective disorders.Nonpharmacological Therapies

3. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Controversy over what types of food to eat and not eat is still under investigation. Certain foods can help improve body defenses to possibly prevent certain diseases. Nonpharmacological Therapies

4. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Fiber-rich foods (such as grains, apples, potatoes, and beans) can help lower cholesterol. Nonpharmacological Therapies

5. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Promoting healthy nutritional practices is an appropriate nursing goal for a client at risk for nutritional problems. Choice 1 is incorrect because it is a nursing intervention, not a goal statement. Choice 3 is incorrect because it is a therapeutic treatment. Choice 4 is incorrect because weight gain is an appropriate goal only if the client is underweight. Basic Care and Comfort

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