NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
According to Erickson's stage of growth and development, the developmental task associated with middle childhood is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Middle childhood (ages 6-12) is associated with the developmental task of industry, where children focus on competence and achievement.
Question 2 of 5
According to Erickson's stage of growth and development, the developmental task associated with middle childhood is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Middle childhood (ages 6-12) is associated with the developmental task of industry, where children focus on competence and achievement.
Question 3 of 5
The home care nurse is instructing a client recently diagnosed with tuberculosis.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adherence to a 6-9 month medication regimen is critical to cure tuberculosis and prevent drug resistance. While respiratory precautions, family support, and masks are important, long-term medication compliance is the most essential for treatment success.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who had a cervical laminectomy this morning. After an uneventful stay in the postanesthesia care unit, the client is returned to the nursing care unit. How should the client be positioned immediately upon return?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Semi-reclining reduces neck strain and swelling post-cervical laminectomy, promoting comfort and healing. Supine or prone may increase pressure, and side-lying is less optimal.
Extract:
A client who is receiving hydralazine (Apresoline) q6h has a blood pressure of 90/60.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions would be MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are a mix of assessments and implementations. Is there an appropriate assessment? No. Determine the outcome of the implementations. (1) correct-BP of 90/60 is too low for an additional dose of medication, withholding the medication and checking with the doctor is appropriate (2) assessment, appropriate nursing action for a client on an antihypertensive that has diuretic effects due to increased blood flow to the kidney, not a priority in this instance (3) unnecessary (4) appropriate nursing action for a client on an antihypertensive that has diuretic effects due to increased blood flow to the kidney, not a priority in this instance