NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 9 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a 3 month-old infant tells the nurse that she wants to change from formula to whole milk and add cereal and meats to the diet. What should be emphasized as the nurse teaches about infant nutrition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cow's milk is not given to infants younger than 1 year because the tough, hard curd is difficult to digest. In addition, it contains little iron and creates a high renal solute load.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing physical assessments on adolescents. What finding would the nurse anticipate concerning female growth spurts?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: They occur about 2 years earlier than for males. Females experience a growth spurt about 2 years earlier than their male peers.
Question 3 of 5
Decentralized scheduling is used on a nursing unit. A chief advantage of this management strategy is that it:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decentralized staffing takes into consideration specific client needs and staff interests and abilities.
Question 4 of 5
When using restraints for an agitated/aggressive patient, which of the following statements should NOT influence the nurse’s actions during this intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The need for restraints is based on the patient’s behavior and safety risks, not their voluntary or involuntary admission status. Institutional policies, patient competence, and the care plan guide restraint use to ensure safety and compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Arm exercises prevent lymphedema and promote mobility post-mastectomy. Options B, C, and D are secondary.