NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult has been diagnosed with gout. Which comment by the client indicates to the nurse that the client understands management of the condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oatmeal is low-purine, suitable for gout management, unlike chicken, liver, or shrimp, which are high-purine and increase uric acid. Nuts are moderate and less ideal.
Extract:
A 23-year-old man comes to the AIDS clinic for treatment of large, painful, purplish-brown open areas on his right arm and back.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should instruct the client to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) correct-open Kaposi's sarcoma lesions should be cleaned and dressed daily to prevent secondary infection (2) not done because of risk of secondary skin infection (3) important to keep the skin clean to prevent secondary skin infection but should be covered due to open areas (4) treatment for herpes simplex virus abscess, not Kaposi's sarcoma
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Question 3 of 5
A client was admitted to the psychiatric unit with major depression after a suicide attempt. In addition to feeling sad and hopeless, the nurse would assess for
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Psychomotor retardation or agitation. These are common physiologic symptoms of depression.
Extract:
A 25-year-old primigravida with type I diabetes mellitus.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse explains to the client that her insulin needs will
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) correct-needs increase during pregnancy due to hormonal interference in glucose metabolism (2) needs increase during pregnancy due to hormonal interference in glucose metabolism (3) insulin needs will decrease after delivery (4) needs increase during pregnancy
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is developing a care plan for a client with severe anxiety. An appropriate outcome for the client is that within 4 days the client should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Outcome criteria need to be specific, measurable, and realistic. Talking for 10 minutes meets all of these conditions.