NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of Crohn’s disease.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-residue diet during Crohn’s disease exacerbations reduces bowel irritation. High-fiber is used in remission, high-fat diets worsen symptoms, and dairy is avoided only if intolerant.
Question 2 of 5
In caring for an elderly client with a depressed affect, which of the following nursing actions would be MOST appropriate to help the client to complete activities of daily living?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: written schedule with built-in extra time will allow client to understand what is expected and will allow him to participate at a slower pace
Question 3 of 5
Following treatment for Addison's disease in a seven-year-old patient, the nurse plans for the client's discharge. The mother asks how long her daughter must continue receiving replacement therapy. The nurse's response should be
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: disease is caused by deficiency in glucocorticoids, will always need corticosteroids and mineralocorticoids
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient. Four hours after surgery, the patient voids 200 cc of urine with a specific gravity of 1.019. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: amount and specific gravity normal (1.010-1.030)
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF). Which of the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the client's condition is worsening?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: weight gain is a sign of fluid retention, indicating worsening CHF