NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An older adult is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The client asks the nurse what causes Parkinson's disease. In addition to telling the client that we are not really sure what causes it, the nurse should include which information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parkinson's disease results from dopamine deficiency in the basal ganglia, impairing movement, unlike myelin destruction, acetylcholine issues, or circulatory obstruction.
Extract:
A client has a total laryngectomy with a permanent tracheostomy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following would be necessary for the nurse to consider regarding the client's nutrition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) correct-tube feedings frequently started as the initial nutritional intake; prevents trauma to suture area (2) although the client has permanent tracheotomy, will be able to eat normally after area has healed (3) nutritional intake will begin when bowel sounds return and client can tolerate intake (4) client is not dependent on ventilator
Extract:
A client has been diagnosed with metastatic cancer with a poor prognosis. Recently, the client has complained of increased pain and is less communicative, very irritable, and anorexic.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following nursing goals should be a priority at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) will be difficult if client's pain is not adequately controlled (2) correct-comprehensive and regular pain assessment/management is necessary to facilitate client's ability to maintain comfort, which may enable him to verbalize his feelings (3) important, but will be difficult if client's pain is not adequately controlled (4) not highest priority
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Procrastination, noncompliance, and intentional inefficiency are characteristics of the client with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Passive aggressive personality disorder is characterized by indirect resistance, such as procrastination and intentional inefficiency.
Question 5 of 5
A client has returned from surgery with a fine, reddened rash noted around the area where Betadine prep had been applied prior to surgery. Nursing documentation in the chart should include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: suspected reaction to drugs should be reported to the doctor and noted on list of possible allergies