NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on the neurology unit.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A fixed and dilated pupil is a neurological emergency, often indicating increased intracranial pressure or brain herniation. Immediate physician notification is critical to initiate interventions. Reassessing later delays care, checking visual acuity is irrelevant, and lowering the bed could worsen intracranial pressure.
Extract:
An infant is admitted for vomiting and diarrhea. The infant's anterior fontanelle is depressed, and he has a fever of 103.2°F (39.5°C).
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions would be MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are a mix of assessments and implementations. Does this situation require assessment? Yes. Is there an appropriate assessment? Yes. (1) assessment, correct information, but is not what the question asks for (2) correct-assessment, will assist in determining if hydration can be done through oral fluids alone (3) implementation, does not do anything to improve the situation; placing a full bottle at the bedside doesn't guarantee that the infant is taking fluids (4) implementation, would be implemented later
Extract:
An eight-year-old with cystic fibrosis (CF).
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following dietary requirements should be considered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) contains high fat (2) correct-impaired inTest inal absorption due to cystic fibrosis necessitates a diet higher in protein and calories; fat is decreased because it may interfere with absorption of other nutrients (3) not adequate for this child (4) contains high fat
Extract:
Question 4 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.
Extract:
A five-year-old boy in the playroom.
Question 5 of 5
The school nurse observes a group of preschool children in the playroom. The nurse recognizes which of the following activities as appropriate behavior for a five-year-old boy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Picture the child. (1) play begins to be cooperative at this age (2) correct-imitative behavior seen at this age (3) too advanced for this age (4) too regressed for this age