NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
A group of senior citizens.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse teaches a health class at the local library to a group of senior citizens. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse emphasize to facilitate regular bowel elimination?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) regular exercise program facilitates bowel elimination (2) correct-contained in whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts, bulk promotes peristalsis (3) normal fluid intake of 1,500 cc/day facilitates bowel elimination (4) laxatives used as last resort because they become habit-forming
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A patient complains of pain after an appendectomy. After administering an analgesic, the nurse should take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: would reduce stress on suture line and provide for comfort
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 22-year-old woman who is completing the first stage of labor. The woman's husband is at her side and has been coaching her according to exercises they learned at natural childbirth classes. Suddenly the woman begins to shake and screams, 'I can't stand this anymore!' The nurse should encourage the husband to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: entering transition phase of first stage of labor, slow shallow breaths needed (pant breathing)
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric (NG) tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure proper functioning of the NG tube?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: checking residual volume ensures the tube is functioning and prevents overfeeding or aspiration
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing an ice massage for a client in chronic pain. The nurse is MOST concerned if which of the following is observed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mottling or graying indicates potential frostbite or tissue damage, a serious concern requiring immediate cessation of ice massage. Options A, C, and D are less critical: redness is common, burning/tingling suggests ischemia, and numbness/cold is expected.