NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is admitted in diabetic ketoacidosis. What observation by the nurse is consistent with the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deep, rapid (Kussmaul) respirations are a compensatory mechanism in diabetic ketoacidosis to eliminate excess CO2, correcting acidosis.
Extract:
A mother brings her 17-month-old son to the well-baby clinic for a routine check-up. She confides to the nurse that she is concerned because her son sucks his thumb, especially at night when he is put to bed.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the suggestions by the nurse would be BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: 'BEST' indicates there may be more than one correct response. Remember growth and development concepts. (1) controversial treatment for an older child (2) correct-normal behavior, peaks at 18-20 months, most prevalent when child is hungry or tired (3) normal behavior in child this age, should not be discouraged (4) malocclusion occurs if thumb sucking persists past 4 years old or when permanent teeth erupt
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is conducting a community wide seminar on childhood safety issues. Which of these children is at the highest risk for poisoning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 20 month-old who has just learned to climb stairs. Increased mobility and curiosity put toddlers at high risk for poisoning.
Question 4 of 5
In evaluating the growth of a 12 month-old child, which of these findings would the nurse expect to be present in the infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tripled the birth weight. Infants typically triple their birth weight by 12 months.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of ulcerative colitis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A white blood cell count of 15,000/mm³ suggests infection or severe inflammation in ulcerative colitis, requiring immediate attention. Low hemoglobin and albumin are common, and normal potassium is unremarkable.