NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The doctor has ordered nasogastric feedings for an elderly client with dysphagia. Prior to administering a tube feeding, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking the pH of gastric aspirant confirms tube placement in the stomach (pH <5). Discarding aspirant risks fluid loss, suction is not routine, and mixing with water dilutes the feeding.
Question 3 of 5
Upon completing the admission documents, the nurse learns that the 87 year-old client does not have an advance directive. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For each admission, nurses should request a copy of the current advance directive. If there is none, the nurse must offer information about what an advance directive implies. It is then the client's choice to sign it.
Extract:
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements, if made by the nurse, is accurate about the exercise program required for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) consistency is important to maintain joint mobility (2) active exercises are better than passive or active-assistive exercises (3) correct-should reduce when patient experiences more pain (4) should do exercises that have been prescribed for patient
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
An adult is admitted with probable pulmonary tuberculosis. Which findings would the nurse expect to be present in this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Tuberculosis causes chronic cough, hemoptysis (bloody sputum), night sweats, and malaise due to systemic infection. Fevers are typically low-grade and nocturnal, and weight loss, not gain, is common.