NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of depression.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Feeling like their old self indicates improved mood and function, a positive response to antidepressants. Stopping medication prematurely, excessive sleep, or persistent sadness suggest inadequate response or side effects.
Extract:
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements, if made by the nurse, is accurate about the exercise program required for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) consistency is important to maintain joint mobility (2) active exercises are better than passive or active-assistive exercises (3) correct-should reduce when patient experiences more pain (4) should do exercises that have been prescribed for patient
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching parents of an infant about introduction of solid food to their baby. What is the first food they can add to the diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cereal is usually introduced first because it is well tolerated, easy to digest, and contains iron.
Question 4 of 5
A client has undergone a lumbar puncture for examination of the CSF. Which of the following findings should be considered abnormal?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated white blood cells (100/cu.mm) in CSF suggest infection or inflammation, an abnormal finding. Normal protein, glucose, and clear appearance are expected.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching childbirth preparation classes. One woman asks about her rights to develop a birthing plan. Which response made by the nurse would be best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussion of the provider's role and the couple's rights and limitations in selecting birth options must precede development of a plan.