NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The best diet for the client with Meniere's disease is one that is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-sodium diet reduces fluid retention in Meniere's disease, alleviating vertigo. Fiber (A,
D) and iodine are unrelated to symptom management.
Question 2 of 5
A 3-year-old with coarctation of the aorta is scheduled for corrective surgery. Which preoperative lab result should be reported to the physician?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A WBC of 14,000 suggests possible infection, which should be reported before surgery, so B is correct. HCT 48% , platelet count 200,000 , and RBC 5.3 are within normal ranges.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is doing preconception counseling with a woman who is planning a pregnancy. Which of the following statements suggests that the client understands the connection between alcohol consumption and fetal alcohol syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: If I drink, my baby may be harmed before I know I am pregnant. This reflects awareness of alcohol's early fetal risks.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is discussing negativity with the parents of a 30 month-old child. How should the nurse tell the parents to best respond to this behavior?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Use patience and a sense of humor to deal with this behavior. This approach supports the toddler’s developing autonomy.
Question 5 of 5
An adult who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen at home via nasal cannula. In addition to instructing the client and his family about not smoking when oxygen is in use, what should the nurse plan to include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shuffling across carpet generates static electricity, risking sparks near oxygen, which is a fire hazard. Adjusting oxygen flow without medical orders or cleaning with alcohol (instead of soap and water) is unsafe.