NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 9 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a total hysterectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A temperature of 100.8°F suggests infection, a serious post-hysterectomy complication. Options A, C, and D are normal.
Question 2 of 5
A client hospitalized with chronic dyspepsia is diagnosed with gastric cancer. Which of the following is associated with an increased incidence of gastric cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Luncheon meats , high in nitrates, are linked to gastric cancer risk. Dairy , carbonated beverages , and refined sugars are not strongly associated.
Question 3 of 5
A symptom of impending cardiac decompensation in a pregnant client with heart disease is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increasing dyspnea signals worsening cardiac function and potential decompensation, a critical symptom in pregnant clients with heart disease. Other symptoms are less specific.
Question 4 of 5
A mother brings her 26 month-old to the well-child clinic. She expresses frustration and anger due to her child's constantly saying 'no' and his refusal to follow her directions. The nurse explains this is normal for his age, as negativism is attempting to meet which developmental need?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Independence. In Erikson's theory of development, toddlers struggle to assert independence, often using the word 'no' to establish autonomy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is suffering from severe anxiety. What must the client do first when learning to deal with his anxiety?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recognizing anxiety is the first step in managing it, enabling the client to address triggers, reasons, and coping strategies sequentially.