NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of chronic kidney disease about sevelamer (Renagel). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping sevelamer when phosphate levels are normal is incorrect, as chronic kidney disease requires ongoing phosphate control to prevent complications. Options A, B, and C are correct: taking with meals binds phosphate, constipation is a side effect, and calcium supplements interfere with absorption.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assisting a client with deep breathing and coughing exercises following abdominal surgery. What instruction is most appropriate for the nurse to give the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Splinting the incision reduces pain and supports effective deep breathing and coughing, preventing postoperative complications.
Question 3 of 5
A 30 month-old child is admitted to the hospital unit. Which of the following toys would be appropriate for the nurse to select from the toy room for this child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Large wooden puzzle. This is age-appropriate, supporting fine motor skills and cognitive development.
Question 4 of 5
A Schilling test is ordered for a female client who has pernicious anemia. It is to run from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. the following day. How should the nurse plan care for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Schilling test requires a 24-hour urine collection starting after discarding the first void at 8:00 A.M. and including the final void at 8:00 A.M. the next day to measure B12 absorption accurately.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an aging client. Which statement the client makes indicates that he is having difficulty with the developmental tasks of aging?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regret over unfulfilled career changes reflects difficulty achieving ego integrity, the developmental task of accepting one's life. Other statements show adaptation or acceptance.