NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching parents of an infant about introduction of solid food to their baby. What is the first food they can add to the diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cereal is usually introduced first because it is well tolerated, easy to digest, and contains iron.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been receiving lithium (Lithane) for the past two weeks for the treatment of bipolar illness. When planning client teaching, what is most important for the nurse to emphasize?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Come in for evaluation of serum lithium levels regularly. Regular monitoring prevents toxicity, especially during conditions like hot weather that affect sodium levels.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of rheumatoid arthritis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morning stiffness lasting over 30 minutes is a hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis due to joint inflammation. Pain improves with activity, joints are symmetrically affected, and onset is gradual.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of midazolam (Versed) for sedation. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 90% indicates hypoxemia, a serious midazolam side effect. Options A, B, and C are acceptable: respiratory rate is low but stable, BP is mildly low, and heart rate is normal.
Question 5 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.