NCLEX-PN Exam Questions - Part 6

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.'