NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with an electrical burn. Which structures have the greatest risk for soft tissue injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fat, tendon, and bone have the most resistance. The higher the resistance, the greater the heat generated by the current, thereby increasing the risk for soft tissue injury. Answer B has intermediate resistance, so it is incorrect. Answer C is incorrect because it has very low resistance. Answer D has low to intermediate resistance, so it is incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in the outpatient clinic plans care for a 65-year-old woman with left-sided weakness due to a cerebral vascular accident (CVA). The client has a history of hypertension and osteoporosis. It is MOST important for the nurse to encourage the client to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weight-bearing activities stimulate bone formation, critical for osteoporosis, and improve mobility post-CVA. Options A, B, and C support bone health but are less impactful than exercise for addressing both conditions.
Question 3 of 5
A new nurse manager is responsible for interviewing applicants for a staff nurse position. Which interview strategy would be the best approach?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obtain an interview guide from human resources for consistency in interviewing each candidate. An interview guide used for each candidate enables the nurse manager to be more objective in the decision making. The nurse should use resources available in the agency before attempts to develop one from scratch. Certain personal questions are prohibited, and HR can identify these for novice managers.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is in the late stage of multiple myeloma. Which of the following should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Precautions with position changes. Multiple myeloma causes osteoporosis, increasing the risk of pathological fractures, necessitating careful positioning.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse knows that which psychosocial stage should be a priority to consider while planning care for a 20-year-old client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: is the stage for 19- to 35-year-olds