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
The nurse is administering digoxin to a 6-month-old infant. Which finding would cause the nurse to withhold the medication and notify the charge nurse or the physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An apical heart rate below 100 in infants indicates bradycardia, a contraindication for digoxin due to toxicity risk, requiring withholding and reporting.
Extract:
Following hip replacement surgery, an elderly client is ordered to begin ambulation with a walker.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) full weight bearing or flexion of the hip greater than 90° should be avoided for four to six weeks (2) correct-intact rubber caps should be present on walker legs to prevent accidents (3) full weight bearing or flexion of the hip greater than 90° should be avoided for four to six weeks (4) full weight bearing or flexion of the hip greater than 90° should be avoided for four to six weeks
Extract:
A 26-year-old woman has missed her menstrual period. The client's last menstrual period began May 8 and ended May 12.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse determines that her EDC (estimated date of confinement) is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Remember Naegele's rule. (1) should add seven days (2) correct-when using the Naegele rule, add seven days to first day of last menstrual period and subtract three months (3) incorrectly started with the last day of the menstrual cycle (4) incorrect
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A weight gain of 2 pounds in 24 hours indicates fluid retention, a sign of worsening heart failure. Decreased blood pressure may occur but is less specific, clear lung sounds suggest stability, and improved exercise tolerance indicates improvement.