NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 9 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of stroke.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thickening liquids to a nectar consistency slows swallowing, reducing aspiration risk in stroke patients with dysphagia. Small meals help, supine positioning increases risk, and antiemetics are irrelevant.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who had a nephrectomy this morning. Because of the location of the surgery, the nurse knows that the client is at increased risk for which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nephrectomy involves flank incision near the diaphragm; postoperative pain limits deep breathing, increasing atelectasis risk. Thrombophlebitis, infection, or footdrop are less specific to the site.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse admits a 3 week-old infant to the special care nursery with a diagnosis of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. As the nurse reviews the birth history, which data would be most consistent with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The infant received mechanical ventilation for 2 weeks. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is often caused by prolonged mechanical ventilation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse on postpartum is preparing four clients for discharge. It would be MOST important for the nurse to refer which of the following clients for homecare?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Burning on urination suggests a urinary tract infection, requiring homecare follow-up. Options A, B, and C are routine postpartum findings.
Question 5 of 5
A 56-year-old male is admitted with a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The client is most likely to report esophageal discomfort following a meal of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hamburger and cola are high-fat and carbonated, respectively, both of which exacerbate GERD symptoms.