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NCLEX-PN Exam Questions - Part 6

Jenny Clarke

Sun, 26 Jan 2025

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

A) broiled catfish
B) hamburgers
C) wheat bread
D) fresh apples



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

A) high HDL cholesterol
B) low HDL cholesterol
C) low total cholesterol
D) low triglycerides



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

A) stomach
B) pancreas
C) small intestine
D) gallbladder



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

A) upper right
B) upper left
C) lower right
D) lower left



5. 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?

A) 'If you eat less, you can save some money.'
B) 'Exercise is a healthier way to lose weight.'
C) 'You should try the Atkins diet first.'
D) 'I respect your decision to choose surgery.'



1. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Due to the high cholesterol content of red meats, such as hamburger, intake needs to be decreased. The other options do not have high cholesterol content, so they do not need to be decreased. Reduction of Risk Potential

2. Right Answer: A
Explanation: High HDL cholesterol and low LDL cholesterol are associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. Reduction of Risk Potential

3. Right Answer: C
Explanation: The small intestine has a primary function of absorption. The remaining digestive organs have other primary functions. Physiological Adaptation

4. Right Answer: C
Explanation: The nurse should expect to find abdominal tenderness in the lower-right quadrant in a client with appendicitis. Physiological Adaptation

5. Right Answer: D
Explanation: This statement is most appropriate, as it shows respect and empathy. The other statements are both insensitive and unprofessional. Physiological Adaptation

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