NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A young adult patient constantly seeks attention from the nurses, stomping away from the nurses’ station and pouting when her requests are refused.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rewarding non-attention-seeking behaviors with unsolicited attention reinforces positive behavior. Ignoring the patient or rotating staff does not address the behavior constructively, and assigning one staff member reduces consistency in approach.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been receiving lithium (Lithane) for the past two weeks for the treatment of bipolar illness. When planning client teaching, what is most important for the nurse to emphasize?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Come in for evaluation of serum lithium levels regularly. Regular monitoring prevents toxicity, especially during conditions like hot weather that affect sodium levels.
Question 3 of 5
A client with acromegaly will most likely experience which symptom?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acromegaly, caused by excess growth hormone, often leads to bone pain due to bone overgrowth. Infections , fatigue , and weight loss are less specific symptoms.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of rheumatoid arthritis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morning stiffness lasting over 30 minutes is a hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis due to joint inflammation. Pain improves with activity, joints are symmetrically affected, and onset is gradual.