NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of diabetes insipidus.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Polyuria and thirst result from diabetes insipidus due to insufficient antidiuretic hormone, leading to excessive water loss. Weight gain, edema, hypotension, and hyperglycemia are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
A withdrawn, depressed client sits in the day room but refuses to participate in scheduled group activities. When implementing a plan of care the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: One-on-one interaction with a staff member encourages engagement without overwhelming a depressed client. Mandating participation may increase withdrawal. Solitary activities (C,
D) do not address social isolation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is developing a comprehensive care plan for a young woman with an eating disorder. The nurse refers this client to assertiveness skills classes. The nurse knows that this is an appropriate intervention because this client may have problems with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: clients with eating disorders experience difficulty with self-identity and self-esteem, which inhibits their abilities to act assertively; some assertiveness techniques that are taught include giving and receiving criticism, giving and accepting compliments, accepting apologies, being able to say no, and setting limits on what they can realistically do rather than just doing what others want them to do
Extract:
The nurse is transcribing the following physician's orders.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following orders warrants further clarification?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) correct-has no route of administration or schedule (2) clear and complete and needs no further clarification (3) clear and complete and needs no further clarification (4) clear and complete and needs no further clarification
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of Addison’s disease.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A serum sodium of 128 mEq/L indicates hyponatremia, a life-threatening complication in Addison’s disease due to aldosterone deficiency, risking shock. Low cortisol is expected, and normal glucose and potassium are unremarkable.