NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 9 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing cranial nerve XI. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cranial nerve XI (spinal accessory) controls neck and shoulder muscles; shoulder shrugging tests its function, unlike scent (I), pupil response (III), or vision (II).
Extract:
A 60-year-old man with a diagnosis of pneumonia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should place the patient in a room with which of the following patients?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the transmission of organisms. (1) patient with fractures are considered 'clean,' don't place with an infectious patient (2) don't know the cause of the fever (3) correct-generalized nonfollicular infection that involves deeper connective tissue, both patients have infections (4) elderly are high risk for developing pneumonia
Extract:
A nurse was sued for malpractice but is proved innocent.
Question 3 of 5
Which fact from the case was decisive in determining the outcome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer. (1) negligence is the unintentional failure of an individual to perform an act that a reasonable person would or not would perform in similar circumstances; can be an act of omission or commission (2) tort is a legal term that means a wrongful act that results in injury, loss, or damage (3) correct-required elements of malpractice are duty, breach of duty, causation, and injury (4) would be considered negligence
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic kidney disease who is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A temperature of 100.8°F suggests infection, a serious complication in hemodialysis patients due to their immunocompromised state and vascular access. Options A, B, and C are normal: BP is stable, 1 kg weight gain is expected fluid retention, and a strong thrill indicates a patent fistula.
Question 5 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.