NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of an eight-month-old infant prepares to take her child home after treatment for bacterial meningitis. The mother confides to the nurse that she is afraid that her child will have brain damage as a result of his illness. Which of the following is the BEST response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: if treated early, good prognosis; may be complications and long-term effects (seizure disorders, hydrocephalus, impaired intelligence, visual and hearing defects), therapeutic response
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted with a suspected pulmonary embolism. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse anticipate being ordered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: D-dimer is a specific test to detect blood clots, highly sensitive for pulmonary embolism
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is making patient assignments on a medical/surgical unit. The staff includes one RN, one RN pulled from the pediatric floor, an LPN/LVN, and a nursing assistant. Which of the following patients should be assigned to the RN from the pediatric floor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: stable patient with expected outcome
Question 4 of 5
A three-month-old patient is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse report to the physician?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: sign of increased intracranial pressure
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a schizophrenic client who has become increasingly withdrawn to the point of mutism. The MOST important nursing approach at this time would be to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: nurse should maintain contact with client but not make demands to communicate or participate in activities