NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about dietary modifications. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Canned vegetable soup is high in sodium, which can exacerbate hypertension. Options A, C, and D are suitable: baked chicken is low-sodium, apples are heart-healthy, and whole-grain bread supports cardiovascular health.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hypertension about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting coffee to one cup a day is unnecessary, as moderate caffeine does not significantly affect blood pressure in most hypertensive patients. Options A, B, and C are correct: exercise, low-sodium diet, and smoking cessation reduce blood pressure.
Extract:
A client after a bronchoscopy.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse would be MOST concerned if which of the following was observed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: 'MOST concerned' indicates a complication. (1) would cause a complication if client is given fluids before the gag reflex has returned (2) common for a few days after a biopsy (3) correct-client should be assessed for symptoms of respiratory distress from swelling due to the procedure; signs of respiratory distress include tachypnea, tachycardia, respiratory stridor, and retractions (4) expected after this procedure
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of peripheral artery disease.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intermittent claudication (leg pain with activity, relieved by rest) is a hallmark of peripheral artery disease due to reduced blood flow. Warm skin and swelling suggest venous issues, and arm numbness is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is conducting a community wide seminar on childhood safety issues. Which of these children is at the highest risk for poisoning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 20 month-old who has just learned to climb stairs. Increased mobility and curiosity put toddlers at high risk for poisoning.