NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
A male client's behavior begins to escalate into aggressive behavior.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on the psychiatric unit. Suddenly, a male client's behavior begins to escalate into aggressive behavior. It would be MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) nurse can be helpful in using psychological/communication strategies before utilizing seclusion (2) leaving the client alone can become potentially dangerous to the client and the property (3) encouraging the client to become involved in a quiet activity might further escalate his frustration and anger because the ability to focus and concentrate is diminished due to an elevated anxiety level (4) correct-as client's anger begins to escalate, nurse can be helpful in using psychological/communication strategies before utilizing seclusion
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Question 2 of 5
An older adult is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The client asks the nurse what causes Parkinson's disease. In addition to telling the client that we are not really sure what causes it, the nurse should include which information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parkinson's disease results from dopamine deficiency in the basal ganglia, impairing movement, unlike myelin destruction, acetylcholine issues, or circulatory obstruction.
Extract:
A school-aged child who was diagnosed two weeks ago with hepatitis A.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) communicable for 2-3 weeks before onset of jaundice and about 1 week after onset of jaundice (2) passing the buck (3) correct-type A hepatitis is not infectious within a week or so after the onset of jaundice, child can return to school (4) can return to school, activity at that time depends on the child's energy level
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Question 4 of 5
Included in teaching the client with tuberculosis taking isoniazid (INH) about follow-up home care, the nurse should emphasize that a laboratory appointment for which of the following lab tests is critical?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liver function. INH can cause hepatocellular injury and hepatitis. This side effect is age-related and can be detected with regular assessment of liver enzymes, which are released into the blood from damaged liver cells.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes about glimepiride (Amaryl). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping glimepiride when blood sugar is normal is incorrect, as type 2 diabetes requires ongoing treatment to maintain control. Options A, B, and C are correct: pre-breakfast dosing maximizes efficacy, sweating indicates hypoglycemia, and alcohol increases hypoglycemia risk.