NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has a history of oliguria, hypertension, and peripheral edema.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oliguria, hypertension, and edema suggest renal impairment, where protein restriction reduces metabolic waste (e.g., urea nitrogen) that the kidneys cannot excrete. Fats and carbohydrates are encouraged, and magnesium restriction is not indicated.
Extract:
A 57-year-old man admitted with metastatic cancer has been receiving chemotherapy for 3 months. His lab values include: RBC 3.8 million/mm³, WBC 3,000/mm³, Hgb 9.3 g/dL, platelets 50,000/mm³.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse would expect the patient to exhibit which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to the situation. (1) correct-increased pulse and respirations are caused by decreased oxygenation of tissues (2) no information to suggest this is provided in the question (3) will be pale due to anemia, normal RBC male 4.3-5.9 million/mm³, female 3.5-5.5 million/mm³, decreased with anemia; normal WBC 4,500-11,000/mm³, decreased (leukopenia) causes susceptibility to infection; normal Hgb - male 13.5-17.5 g/dL, female 12-16 g/dL, decreased with anemia (4) not related to information provided in the question
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The geriatric residents of a long-term care facility are engaged in a reminiscing group. The nurse knows that the primary goal of this type of group activity is to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: primary goal of a reminiscing group for geriatric clients is to review and share their life experiences with the group members
Question 4 of 5
The nurse observes the certified nursing assistant doing all of the following. Which action needs correction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changing dressings requires nursing judgment and sterile technique, outside a CNA's scope. Other actions are within their role.
Question 5 of 5
To prevent symptoms of Raynaud's, the client should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding cold exposure is key to preventing vasospasms in Raynaud's disease, which cause symptoms like numbness and color changes in the extremities.