NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who was in a motor vehicle accident. His blood pressure is dropping rapidly. What should the nurse observe the client for before placing the client in shock position?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shock position (legs elevated) is contraindicated in head injury due to increased intracranial pressure risk. Observing for head injury ensures safety before positioning.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an aging client. Which statement the client makes indicates that he is having difficulty with the developmental tasks of aging?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regret over unfulfilled career changes reflects difficulty achieving ego integrity, the developmental task of accepting one's life. Other statements show adaptation or acceptance.
Question 3 of 5
An adult is admitted with probable pulmonary tuberculosis. Which findings would the nurse expect to be present in this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Tuberculosis causes chronic cough, hemoptysis (bloody sputum), night sweats, and malaise due to systemic infection. Fevers are typically low-grade and nocturnal, and weight loss, not gain, is common.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of multiple sclerosis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle weakness and spasticity are common in multiple sclerosis due to demyelination of nerve fibers. Chest pain, edema, and headaches are not typical symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A registered nurse (RN) asks the licensed practical nurse (LPN) to hang blood on a client. What is the best response by the LPN?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: LPN scope of practice typically excludes initiating blood transfusions due to the need for specialized monitoring, requiring RN administration.