NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman who is admitted following a beating by her husband. The woman says, 'It wasn't really his fault. Dinner was late.' The husband arrives to visit his wife with a large bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates. The woman later says to the nurse, 'He feels so bad about what he did and says it will never happen again.' What concept should guide the nurse when replying to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The cycle of abuse often includes remorse followed by repeated abuse, guiding the nurse to educate about patterns, not assume safety or blame the victim.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has just returned to the desk and has four phone messages to return.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heartburn radiating to the jaw in a man indicates possible chest pain, which could be a symptom of a myocardial infarction, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical attention. The other conditions (pregnancy-related heartburn, menopausal symptoms, and knee pain) are less urgent and can be addressed after ruling out a cardiac emergency.
Extract:
A nursing assistant states that her five-year-old child has developed chickenpox.
Question 3 of 5
It would be MOST important for the nurse to ask which of the following questions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: 'MOST important' indicates there may be more than one answer that you would like to select. Remember, you can only ask one question. (1) chickenpox spread by direct contact, airborne route; not the most important question (2) fever, malaise, and anorexia occur during first 24 hours; treat with Tylenol (3) correct-need to ascertain if staff has had the disease; if not, VZIG can be given; exclude from patient care from the 10th day after first exposure through the 21st day (28th day if VZIG given) after last exposure (4) important information, but assessing staff is most important
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
At a health-screening clinic, an adult male client's total plasma cholesterol level is 200 mg/dL. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A cholesterol level of 200 mg/dL is borderline high; reducing fatty foods is appropriate. Options B, C, and D are less immediate or incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 1 year-old child who has 6 teeth. What is the best way for the nurse to give mouth care to this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a moist soft brush or cloth to clean teeth and gums. The nurse should use a soft cloth or soft brush to do mouth care so that the child can adjust to the routine of cleaning the mouth and teeth.