NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering digoxin to a 6-month-old infant. Which finding would cause the nurse to withhold the medication and notify the charge nurse or the physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An apical heart rate below 100 in infants indicates bradycardia, a contraindication for digoxin due to toxicity risk, requiring withholding and reporting.
Question 2 of 5
Which playroom activities should the nurse organize for a small group of 7 year-old hospitalized children?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sports and games with rules. The purpose of play for the 7 year-old is developing cooperation. Rules are very important. Logical reasoning and social skills are developed through play.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of osteoporosis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight-bearing exercises strengthen bones, reducing fracture risk in osteoporosis. Vitamin C is less critical than calcium and vitamin D, calcium restriction worsens bone loss, and bed rest increases bone resorption.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of anxiety disorder.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep breathing exercises calm the autonomic nervous system, reducing acute anxiety effectively and non-invasively. Benzodiazepines are used cautiously, isolation increases anxiety, and high-stimulus environments worsen it.