NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is receiving oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A temperature of 101°F suggests infection, a serious complication in COPD that can exacerbate respiratory distress. Options A, B, and D are acceptable: oxygen saturation 90% is adequate for COPD, respiratory rate 20 is normal, and heart rate 80 bpm is normal.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings is consistent with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Jugular vein distention reflects increased fluid volume and right-sided heart failure, a hallmark of congestive heart failure. Other options are not specific to this condition.
Question 3 of 5
Digoxin has been prescribed for a 70-year-old man who has atrial fibrillation. Which behavior indicates that the client understands the nurse's instructions about taking digoxin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking pulse before taking digoxin prevents administration if bradycardia is present, indicating understanding of toxicity monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
What is the most important consideration when teaching parents how to reduce risks in the home?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Age of children in the home. Safety measures must be tailored to the developmental stage of the children.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements reflects Kohlberg's theory of the moral development of the preschool-age child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In Kohlberg's preconventional stage (preschoolers), moral behavior is driven by consequences (punishment or reward). Obedience, respect, or pleasing others reflect later stages.