NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of polycystic kidney disease.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flank pain and hematuria are common in polycystic kidney disease due to cyst pressure and rupture. Chest pain, weight loss, and numbness are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
An 87-year-old woman is admitted to the acute care hospital for heart failure. The nurse asks about the client's signs and symptoms and obtains vital signs. Considering the client's age, what additional question is most important for the nurse to ask?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elderly patients are at risk for tetanus due to waning immunity; assessing vaccination status is critical for infection prevention.
Question 3 of 5
Which play activity is most appropriate for a 15-month-old with a cyanotic heart defect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A mobile is a passive activity suitable for a 15-month-old with a cyanotic heart defect, as it avoids exertion, so B is correct. Push-and-pull toys , shape sorters , and pounding boards require more physical effort.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client how to care for a colostomy. Which factor indicates that the client needs more instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irrigating while sitting on the toilet risks contamination; irrigation should be done in a controlled setting, indicating a need for further instruction.
Extract:
A client displaying the following symptoms: elevated vital signs, hallucinations, and aggressive behavior. The client's friend says she thinks that he has been using hallucinogenic drugs.
Question 5 of 5
The appropriate nursing action would be to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) unnecessary at this time (2) correct-symptoms will subside with time and decreased stimulation (3) unnecessary at this time (4) inappropriate