NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 68-year-old man is diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. The nurse instructs the client about his disease. Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hot tubs cause heat exposure, which can exacerbate myasthenia gravis symptoms, indicating a need for further teaching. Options A, B, and C are correct: alcohol worsens symptoms, crowds increase infection risk, and stress can trigger exacerbations.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has ordered a low-magnesium diet for a client with end-stage renal failure. Which of the following diet selections should be removed from the client's meal tray?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spinach is high in magnesium, which should be restricted in end-stage renal failure due to impaired excretion. Fruit compote , baked potato , and custard are lower in magnesium.
Question 3 of 5
A client tells the nurse he is fearful of planned surgery because of evil thoughts about a family member. What is the best initial response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Listen to the client. Therapeutic communications are based on attentive listening to expressed feelings, followed by questions about cultural beliefs if needed.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a man who has severe burns and had a skin graft. What nursing care measure is appropriate at the graft site the day of the graft?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the graft site reduces edema, promoting graft adherence on the first day. Open exposure, exercises, or frequent dressing changes risk graft failure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching parents of a 7 month-old about adding table foods. Which of the following is an appropriate finger food?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sliced bananas. Finger foods should be bite-size pieces of soft food such as bananas. Hot dogs and grapes can accidentally be swallowed whole and-mile occlude the airway. Popcorn is too difficult to chew at this age and can irritate the airway if swallowed.