NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 9-year-old is admitted with suspected rheumatic fever. Which finding is suggestive of Syndeham's chorea?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Syndeham's chorea is characterized by irregular, involuntary movements and facial grimacing, so A is correct. Answers B, C, and D describe other rheumatic fever symptoms but not chorea.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching parents about the appropriate diet for a 4 month-old infant with gastroenteritis and mild dehydration. In addition to oral rehydration fluids, the diet should include
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The usual diet for a young infant should be followed.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse assesses several post partum women in the clinic. Which of the following women is at highest risk for puerperal infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher on 2 successive days, not counting the first 24 hours after birth, indicates a post partum infection.
Question 4 of 5
An adult man believes that someone is poisoning his food. What is the best nursing action in response to this belief?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Offering individually packaged food addresses the delusion non-confrontationally, reducing anxiety. Explaining, assuring, or tasting may escalate distrust.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who is admitted in right heart failure. Which observation is most consistent with this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Right heart failure causes systemic venous congestion, leading to distended neck veins due to increased jugular venous pressure. Facial edema, renal failure, and constipation are less specific to right heart failure.