NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A transfer truck carrying toxic chemicals derails, spilling the contents and emitting toxic fumes over several miles. As a result, many of the area residents complain of nausea, vomiting, and headache. According to the agent-host model, the host is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the agent-host model, the host is the affected individual (residents). The toxic fumes are the agent, and symptoms are the outcome.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is to make several home visits today. All of the visits are within a 5-mile radius. All of the following persons need to be seen. Which person should the nurse visit first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leg ulcers in a diabetic with peripheral vascular disease pose infection and healing risks, prioritizing wound care. Other needs are less urgent.
Extract:
An 18-year-old client with anorexia nervosa is admitted to the hospital.
Question 3 of 5
In planning to care for the client, the nurse would expect the client to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to anorexia. (1) usually view their appearance as fat (2) inaccurate for client with anorexia nervosa (3) correct-display a marked preoccupation with food (4) inaccurate for client with anorexia nervosa
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A 16-year-old young woman is brought by her parents to the outpatient clinic for treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). While the nurse obtains a history, the client says bitterly, 'My parents are mean and don't really care about me.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reflecting the client’s feelings validates her emotions, encouraging therapeutic communication. Options B, C, and D are nontherapeutic, dismissing or challenging her statement.
Extract:
The nurse responds to a train derailment.
Question 5 of 5
After making an initial assessment, which of the following clients should the nurse see FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Think ABCs. (1) requires further assessment, could be amniotic fluid or it could be urine (2) correct-indicates arterial bleeding; apply direct pressure; high risk for shock (3) stable patient (4) possible hip fracture, no indication of respiratory difficulty stated