NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with acute leukemia has developed oral ulcerations. The nurse can increase the client's comfort by suggesting that he:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal saline rinses are gentle and help keep the mouth clean without irritating oral ulcerations.
Question 2 of 5
While explaining an illness to a 10 year-old, what should the nurse keep in mind about the cognitive development at this age?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: They are able to think logically in organizing facts. The child in the concrete operations stage is capable of mature thought when organizing objects.
Question 3 of 5
Parents are concerned that their 11 year-old child is a very picky eater. The nurse suggests which of the following as the best initial approach?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discuss consequences of an unbalanced diet with the child. It is important to educate the preadolescent as to appropriate diet, and the problems that might arise if diet is not adequate.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is supervising care given to a group of patients on the unit. The nurse observes a staff member entering a patient's room wearing gown and gloves. The nurse knows that the staff member is caring for which of the following patients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: acute viral infection; requires contact precautions; assign to private room or with other RSV-infected children
Question 5 of 5
A woman who was recently widowed says to the nurse, 'I just can't believe he's gone. Sometimes I even think I see him standing there.' What does this comment indicate about the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disbelief and transient perceptions of the deceased are normal in early grief. Hallucinations, illusions, or depression require more persistent or severe symptoms.