NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is on a clear liquid diet. Which food should the nurse offer him?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Apple juice is a clear liquid, appropriate for a clear liquid diet. Milkshakes and sherbet contain dairy, and fruited gelatin may have solids, making them unsuitable.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse asks a client with a history of alcoholism about recent drinking behavior. The client states 'I didn't hurt anyone. I just like to have a good time, and drinking helps me to relax.' The client is using which defense mechanism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rationalization. The client justifies drinking by providing acceptable explanations for unacceptable behavior.
Question 3 of 5
A 23-year-old man is admitted with a subdural hematoma and cerebral edema after a motorcycle accident.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A decreased level of consciousness (e.g., confusion, stupor) is the initial symptom of increased intracranial pressure from a subdural hematoma, reflecting cerebral compression. Unequal pupils, posturing, and seizures are later signs of severe brain damage.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the coronary care unit. The display on the cardiac monitor indicates ventricular fibrillation. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assess for presence of pulse. Verifying the absence of a pulse confirms ventricular fibrillation before proceeding with treatment.
Question 5 of 5
An adult is on a clear liquid diet. Which food should the nurse offer him?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Apple juice is a clear liquid, appropriate for a clear liquid diet. Milkshakes and sherbet contain dairy, and fruited gelatin may have solids, making them unsuitable.