NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who may be bulimic. What objective finding indicates bulimia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loss of tooth enamel from frequent vomiting is an objective sign of bulimia, distinguishing it from subjective emotional symptoms.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A 69-year-old woman has been receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for several weeks. If the TPN were abruptly discontinued, the nurse would expect the patient to exhibit
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: insulin levels remain high while glucose levels decline; results in hypoglycemia; will also see restlessness, headache, weakness, irritability, apprehension, lack of muscle coordination
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing home care. Which assessment finding would suggest to the nurse that the elderly client should be evaluated for abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bruises and circular marks resembling cigarette burns strongly suggest physical abuse, requiring immediate evaluation. Unexplained bruises are concerning but less specific, and the other options may reflect misunderstanding or caregiving arrangements.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of type 2 diabetes who is receiving exenatide (Byetta) 10 mcg SC bid. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Upper abdominal pain may indicate pancreatitis, a serious exenatide side effect. Options A, C, and D are less urgent: nausea is common, thirst is expected, and fatigue is nonspecific.