NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Assessment findings the nurse could expect to find in the infant with biliary atresia are:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Biliary atresia causes bile duct obstruction, leading to clay-colored stools and abdominal distention from liver enlargement, so D is correct. Answers A, B, and C are not specific to biliary atresia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of diverticulitis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-fiber diet during acute diverticulitis episodes reduces bowel irritation. High-fiber is used for prevention, dairy is not restricted, and fluids are encouraged.
Question 3 of 5
A low-sodium, high-potassium diet is ordered for a client. Which food selection made by the client indicates understanding of the prescribed diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orange juice and vegetables are high in potassium and low in sodium, aligning with the prescribed diet, unlike milk, beef, or fried foods.
Question 4 of 5
A 16-year-old young woman is brought by her parents to the outpatient clinic for treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). While the nurse obtains a history, the client says bitterly, 'My parents are mean and don't really care about me.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reflecting the client’s feelings validates her emotions, encouraging therapeutic communication. Options B, C, and D are nontherapeutic, dismissing or challenging her statement.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of schizophrenia.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Improved ability to focus on tasks indicates reduced psychotic symptoms and better cognitive function, a positive response to antipsychotics. Withdrawal, hallucinations, and agitation suggest poor response.