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
In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide to assist in the development of trust?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Security. Providing consistent, loving care fosters trust, a key developmental need for infants per Erikson's theory.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of breast cancer.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A new lump in the axillary region may indicate lymph node metastasis, requiring immediate evaluation. Fatigue, nausea, and hair loss are expected chemotherapy side effects.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is in ketoacidosis. Which blood gas values are most consistent with the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diabetic ketoacidosis causes metabolic acidosis: low pH, low HCO3, and low pCO2 due to compensatory hyperventilation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is to administer a nasogastric tube feeding to a client. Which action is essential prior to administering the feeding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirating and checking pH confirms nasogastric tube placement in the stomach, preventing aspiration during feeding.