NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in the outpatient clinic plans care for a 65-year-old woman with left-sided weakness due to a cerebral vascular accident (CVA). The client has a history of hypertension and osteoporosis. It is MOST important for the nurse to encourage the client to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weight-bearing activities stimulate bone formation, critical for osteoporosis, and improve mobility post-CVA. Options A, B, and C support bone health but are less impactful than exercise for addressing both conditions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about self-administration of Haldol 15 mg po hs. For which side effect/s must the client seek medical attention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle spasms and restlessness are side effects of Haldol.
Extract:
A 10-year-old for a cardiac catheterization.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following plans would be MOST appropriate for the nurse to use to prepare a 10-year-old for a cardiac catheterization?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Think about the developmental stage of a 10-year-old. (1) video will provide correct information but is not best preparation for a school-age child (2) pamphlet will contain correct information but is not best preparation for a school-age child (3) correct-this plan will best prepare the child for the procedure (4) would be more appropriate for a younger child
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements is both a correctly stated nursing diagnosis and a high priority for a 65-year-old client immediately following a modified radical mastectomy and axillary dissection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: immediately after surgery, the priority is optimizing the client's comfort
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old woman in a long-term care facility. The client is sitting in a geriatric chair with the attached tray in place. The client is agitated and appears to be sliding down in the chair. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Foam wedges stabilize the client safely and comfortably, preventing sliding without restrictive measures. Restraints (jacket or sheet) increase agitation and risk, and consulting the supervisor delays action.