NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old client with Parkinson’s disease.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parkinson’s disease is progressive and irreversible, so maintaining optimal function within the client’s limitations is the most realistic goal, focusing on mobility, safety, and quality of life. Returning to normal activities, preparing for death, or arresting progression are unrealistic or inappropriate.
Extract:
An arthritic client must be able to perform tasks to manage at home alone following discharge from the hospital.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse knows that to manage at home alone following discharge from the hospital, an arthritic client must be able to perform which of the following tasks?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Think about the significance of each answer choice and how it relates to arthritis. (1) stairs can be eliminated in the client's environment (2) is a modifiable problem with the use of slip-on shoes (3) correct-is part of basic hygiene and grooming that must be done daily to maintain overall health (4) is not necessary for independence; walker or wheelchair may be used
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A Jewish client requires grafting to promote burn healing. Which graft is most likely to be unacceptable to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A Jewish client may find a xenograft unacceptable due to religious dietary laws that prohibit the use of certain animal products, such as porcine grafts. An isograft (from an identical twin), autograft (from the client's own body), and homograft (from a human donor) are generally more acceptable. Answers A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not typically conflict with Jewish religious beliefs.
Extract:
A client with severe multiple trauma injuries from a motor vehicle accident.
Question 4 of 5
After stabilizing a client with severe multiple trauma injuries from a motor vehicle accident, which of the following actions by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer. Is it desired? (1) inappropriate (2) correct-would provide the appropriate spiritual support necessary during a crisis (3) inappropriate for the data given in the situation (4) inappropriate for the data given in the situation
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A young female teenager describes a brutal assault and rape to the nurse on duty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emotional support is what that patient needs most at this point in time.