NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of hemophilia.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Factor replacement therapy stops bleeding in hemophilia, relieving joint pain from hemarthrosis. Cold compresses are used, exercise worsens bleeding, and analgesics are supportive.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching parents of a 7 month-old about adding table foods. Which of the following is an appropriate finger food?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sliced bananas. Finger foods should be bite-size pieces of soft food such as bananas. Hot dogs and grapes can accidentally be swallowed whole and-mile occlude the airway. Popcorn is too difficult to chew at this age and can irritate the airway if swallowed.
Question 3 of 5
Following a coronary artery bypass, a client develops a temperature of 102°. The nurse should notify the doctor because an elevation in temperature:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fever increases metabolic demand, which can decrease cardiac output in a post-bypass patient, potentially straining the heart.
Extract:
A child in the waiting room who can walk up and down steps, has a steady gait, can stand on one foot momentarily, and jumps with both feet.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse identifies the child's chronological age to be
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Picture the child at each age. (1) unable to walk up and down stairs with hand held until 18 months (2) unable to jump until 30 months (3) correct-able to jump with both feet and stand on one foot momentarily at 30 months (4) behaviors are seen in younger child
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A 48-year-old woman is diagnosed with a tumor of the pituitary gland and has a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. The nurse plans care for the patient two days after surgery. It is MOST important for the nurse to monitor the patient's
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy risks diabetes insipidus from ADH disruption, detected by low urine specific gravity. Options A, B, and D are less specific.