NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of hyponatremia.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering hypertonic saline slowly corrects hyponatremia by raising serum sodium levels, preventing cerebral edema. Low-sodium diets worsen hyponatremia, fluid restriction is for hypervolemic cases, and diuretics are contraindicated.
Question 2 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
Question 3 of 5
Which statement made by an adolescent indicates understanding of how to reduce risk of osteoporosis later in life?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High calcium intake (milk) builds bone density, reducing osteoporosis risk. Sprains, reduced exercise, or cola drinks don't address bone health.
Extract:
A six-month-old infant has had all of the required immunizations.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse knows this would include which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) correct-first dose of the DPT may be given at two months, the second is given around four months (2) MMR is given at 15 months (3) polio is given at two and four months and again at 12 to 18 months (4) smallpox vaccine is no longer recommended
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A 32-year-old man comes to the clinic for a glycosylated hemoglobin assay (HbA1c). The result is 6%. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An HbA1c of 6% indicates good diabetes control (normal 4–6%). Documenting is appropriate as no action is needed. Options B, C, and D are unnecessary.