NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse's neighbor complains to the nurse that he feels tired all the time. Which comment suggests to the nurse that the man may have a serious sleep disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Snoring may indicate sleep apnea, a serious disorder causing fatigue, unlike napping, early waking, or muscle jerks, which are less concerning.
Question 2 of 5
According to Erickson's stage of growth and development, the developmental task associated with middle childhood is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Middle childhood (ages 6-12) is associated with the developmental task of industry, where children focus on competence and achievement.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discussing negativity with the parents of a 30 month-old child. How should the nurse tell the parents to best respond to this behavior?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Use patience and a sense of humor to deal with this behavior. This approach supports the toddler’s developing autonomy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of anxiety disorder.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep breathing exercises calm the autonomic nervous system, reducing acute anxiety effectively and non-invasively. Benzodiazepines are used cautiously, isolation increases anxiety, and high-stimulus environments worsen it.
Question 5 of 5
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a history of coronary artery disease is receiving aminophylline, 25 mg/hour. Which one of the following findings by the nurse would require immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restlessness and palpitations. Side effects of Aminophylline include restlessness and palpitations.