NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 23-year-old man is admitted with a subdural hematoma and cerebral edema after a motorcycle accident.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A decreased level of consciousness (e.g., confusion, stupor) is the initial symptom of increased intracranial pressure from a subdural hematoma, reflecting cerebral compression. Unequal pupils, posturing, and seizures are later signs of severe brain damage.
Extract:
A client with an obsessive-compulsive ritual.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recognizes that the client with an obsessive-compulsive ritual is attempting to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) inaccurate (2) inaccurate (3) correct-obsessive-compulsive rituals are an attempt to avoid or alleviate increasing levels of anxiety; client is not trying to increase his self-esteem or control others with the ritualistic behaviors; these behaviors do not have a significant impact on others; client does not want to repeat the act but feels compelled to do so (4) ritual is not a method of expressing anxiety, but a strategy to avoid it
Extract:
A nurse performing actions that would be considered negligence.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions, if performed by the nurse, would be considered negligence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: 'Would be considered negligence' indicates an incorrect action. (1) obtain after ingestion of protein, no later than 7 days after delivery (2) correct-manipulation of mass may cause dissemination of cancer cells (3) this exercise extends expiratory time and increases expiratory pressure (4) excellent moving and stretching exercise
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing a post-op assessment of an elderly client with a total hip repair. Although he has not requested medication for pain, the nurse suspects that the client's discomfort is severe and prepares to administer pain medication. Which of the following signs would not support the nurse's assessment of acute post-op pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute pain typically increases heart rate, blood pressure, and pupil dilation. Decreased heart rate is not consistent with acute pain.
Extract:
The nurse is performing in-service education about the use of the defibrillator.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements, if made by the nurse, is MOST important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) correct-is a priority to prevent accidental countershock (2) equipment should be checked every eight hours (3) equipment should remain plugged in at all times (4) is not a priority; while this should not occur, it can be safely done