NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A diagnosis of pernicious anemia is made by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Schilling test diagnoses pernicious anemia by assessing vitamin B12 absorption. Bone marrow aspiration, quantitative assays, or the Weber test (hearing) are not specific to this condition.
Question 2 of 5
A client with schizophrenia is receiving haloperidol (Haldol) 5 mg T.I.D. The client's family is alarmed and calls the clinic when 'his eyes rolled upward.' The nurse recognizes this as what type of side effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oculogyric crisis. This refers to involuntary muscle spasm of the eye, a known side effect of haloperidol.
Question 3 of 5
Immediately after surgery the client with an above-the-knee amputation of the right leg refuses to look at the operative site. The most immediate diagnosis that can be made is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Refusing to look at the operative site suggests a disturbance in self-concept, as the client may be struggling with acceptance of the altered body image post-amputation.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of myasthenia gravis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding crowds reduces infection risk, critical in myasthenia gravis due to immunosuppressive therapy. Pyridostigmine is taken with food, activity is encouraged, and blood pressure monitoring is not primary.