NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During the check up of a 2 month-old infant at a well baby clinic, the mother expresses concern to the nurse because a flat pink birthmark on the baby's forehead and eyelid has not gone away. What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Telangiectatic nevi, salmon patch or stork bite birthmarks, are a normal variation and the facial nevi will generally disappear by ages 1 to 2 years.
Question 2 of 5
During the check up of a 2 month-old infant at a well baby clinic, the mother expresses concern to the nurse because a flat pink birthmark on the baby's forehead and eyelid has not gone away. What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Telangiectatic nevi, salmon patch or stork bite birthmarks, are a normal variation and the facial nevi will generally disappear by ages 1 to 2 years.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has psoriasis. Which observation by the nurse is most consistent with the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Psoriasis typically presents with dry, scaly plaques that may crack and weep, consistent with open lesions. Yellow nails, multicolored lesions, or nerve pain are unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
The client has recently had a colostomy. The nurse is providing home care and is teaching the client about care of his colostomy. Which comment by the client indicates understanding of the care of his colostomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regularly timed colostomy irrigation promotes predictable bowel patterns, indicating understanding. Hot water, alcohol, or bed irrigation are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
An adult male had a myocardial infarction six weeks ago. He asks the nurse if it is safe for him to have sex. What should the nurse include when replying?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitroglycerin before sexual activity can prevent angina, and sexual activity is generally safe 6 weeks post-MI if the patient is stable.