NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for residents in a long term care setting for the elderly. Which of the following activities will be most effective in meeting the growth and development needs for persons in this age group?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reminiscence groups. These support ego integrity by helping elderly clients find meaning in their lives, per Erikson's theory.
Question 2 of 5
An adult is admitted to the unit with a fractured femur and will be in Buck's extension traction for several days. The client tells the nurse that she has all of the following. Which is likely to cause the client the most problems at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hiatal hernia can be exacerbated by prolonged immobility in traction, increasing reflux and discomfort. Hypertension, finger osteoarthritis, and high cholesterol are less directly impacted by traction.
Question 3 of 5
An African-American client is admitted with full thickness burns over 40% of his body. In addition to the CBC and complete metabolic panel, the physician is likely to request which additional lab work?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sickle cell anemia and sickle cell trait are more prevalent in African American clients. The Sickledex test detects the presence of sickle cell anemia and sickle cell trait. Trauma can trigger a sickle cell crisis, which would complicate the treatment of the client. Answers A and C indicate inflammation, so they are incorrect. Answer B is incorrect because it detects circulating antibodies against RBCs.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who had a cervical laminectomy this morning. After an uneventful stay in the postanesthesia care unit, the client is returned to the nursing care unit. How should the client be positioned immediately upon return?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Semi-reclining reduces neck strain and swelling post-cervical laminectomy, promoting comfort and healing. Supine or prone may increase pressure, and side-lying is less optimal.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients in a rehabilitation facility. The nursing team reports that a client recovering from a hip fracture has repeatedly 'transferred herself to the floor.' Which of the following actions, if taken by the nurse, is BEST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Observing the client’s transfer technique identifies the cause of falls, guiding interventions. Options A, B, and D are premature or restrictive.