NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic venous insufficiency.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Compression stockings improve venous return, reducing edema and stasis in chronic venous insufficiency. Bed rest is discouraged, diuretics are not primary, and head elevation is irrelevant.
Question 2 of 5
Procrastination, noncompliance, and intentional inefficiency are characteristics of the client with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Passive aggressive personality disorder is characterized by indirect resistance, such as procrastination and intentional inefficiency.
Question 3 of 5
A high school nurse observes a 14 year-old female rubbing her scalp excessively in the gym. The most appropriate course of action for the nurse to do is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Observation of the student's hair is the next step.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who had a cervical laminectomy this morning. In addition to routine vital signs, what should the nurse assess because of the location of the surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cervical laminectomy affects the cervical spine, which innervates upper extremities; assessing hand grasps evaluates neurological function. Pedal pulses, radial pulse, and urine output are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching parents of an infant about introduction of solid food to their baby. What is the first food they can add to the diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cereal is usually introduced first because it is well tolerated, easy to digest, and contains iron.