NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse notes that the client has a pulse deficit. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A pulse deficit indicates irregular heartbeats, requiring immediate physician notification to assess for arrhythmias.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following should be included in the discharge teaching of a client with a unilateral adrenalectomy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unilateral adrenalectomy may impair cortisol production, requiring lifelong steroid replacement. Skin care, dietary restrictions, and hypoglycemia are not primary concerns.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
An adult who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen at home via nasal cannula. In addition to instructing the client and his family about not smoking when oxygen is in use, what should the nurse plan to include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shuffling across carpet generates static electricity, risking sparks near oxygen, which is a fire hazard. Adjusting oxygen flow without medical orders or cleaning with alcohol (instead of soap and water) is unsafe.
Question 5 of 5
A child is admitted in sickle cell crisis. Which factor in the child's history is most likely related to the onset of the crisis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infections, like a recent cold, can trigger sickle cell crisis by increasing oxygen demand and causing dehydration, leading to sickling of red blood cells.