NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
An arthritic client must be able to perform tasks to manage at home alone following discharge from the hospital.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse knows that to manage at home alone following discharge from the hospital, an arthritic client must be able to perform which of the following tasks?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Think about the significance of each answer choice and how it relates to arthritis. (1) stairs can be eliminated in the client's environment (2) is a modifiable problem with the use of slip-on shoes (3) correct-is part of basic hygiene and grooming that must be done daily to maintain overall health (4) is not necessary for independence; walker or wheelchair may be used
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
An insulin-dependent diabetic is admitted with a blood sugar of 415 mg/dL. His wife states, 'He always follows his diabetic diet religiously and administers his insulin using a sliding scale twice a day.' Upon reviewing his chart, the nurse notes that the client has been hospitalized four times during the past three months for a medical diagnosis of hyperglycemia secondary to noncompliance with medical regimen. When questioned, he says, 'It's a little too complicated to keep track of when I need to eat and when I need to check my blood and take my medicine.' Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repeated hospitalizations for hyperglycemia due to difficulty managing the regimen indicate noncompliance, the most appropriate diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old client with Parkinson’s disease.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parkinson’s disease is progressive and irreversible, so maintaining optimal function within the client’s limitations is the most realistic goal, focusing on mobility, safety, and quality of life. Returning to normal activities, preparing for death, or arresting progression are unrealistic or inappropriate.
Question 4 of 5
Which task for a client with anemia and confusion could the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Test stool for occult blood and urine for glucose and report results. The UAP can do standard, unchanging procedures that require no decision making.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should observe for side effects associated with the use of bronchodilators. A common side effect of bronchodilators is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is a common side effect of bronchodilators, such as beta-agonists, due to their stimulatory effect on the sympathetic nervous system.