NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse performs diet teaching for a client with a spinal cord injury at S-3. Which of the following meals, if chosen by the client, would indicate to the nurse that teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spaghetti with meat sauce and green beans is high-fiber and low-fat, preventing constipation in spinal cord injury. Options A, C, and D are higher in fat or lower in fiber.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse implement to prepare a client for a kidney, ureter, bladder (KUB) radiograph test?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: No special orders are necessary for this examination. No special preparation is necessary for this examination.
Question 3 of 5
The client with a suspected pituitary tumor will most likely exhibit symptoms of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pituitary tumors can compress the optic chiasm, leading to visual disturbances. Diarrhea , blood glucose changes , and urticaria are less commonly associated with pituitary tumors.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is ordered to be on bed rest for a prolonged period of time. What should be included in the nursing care plan to prevent venous stasis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antiembolism stockings promote venous return, preventing stasis in bedridden clients. Breathing exercises, ROM, and turning address other complications but not venous stasis directly.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assigned to care for a client who had a myocardial infarction (MI) 2 days ago. The client has many questions about this condition. What area is a priority for the nurse to discuss at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: At 2 days post-MI, the client's education should be focused on the immediate needs and concerns for the day.