NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nursing intervention that best describes treatment to deal with the behaviors of clients with personality disorders include
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Consistent limit-setting enforced 24 hours per day. This helps restructure maladaptive behaviors in personality disorders.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been admitted with complaints of lower abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing, nausea, dizziness, headache and fatigue. The client is agitated, fearful, tachycardic and complains of being 'too sick to return to work.' The client is diagnosed as having somatoform disorder. In formulating a plan of care, the nurse must consider that the client's behavior
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Is controlled by their subconscious mind. Somatoform disorder involves involuntary physical complaints driven by psychological factors, not conscious manipulation.
Question 3 of 5
A 32-year-old man comes to the clinic for a glycosylated hemoglobin assay (HbA1c). The result is 6%. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An HbA1c of 6% indicates good diabetes control (normal 4–6%). Documenting is appropriate as no action is needed. Options B, C, and D are unnecessary.
Question 4 of 5
The home nurse who is caring for an older person who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with continuous nasal oxygen is helping the family set up a humidifier in the room. The humidifier cord is not long enough to reach the outlet in the room and must be plugged into an extension cord. The extension cord is wrapped with black tape. When the nurse asks the family members about the tape, they reply that the cord is an old cord, and the electrical tape covers up the frayed part and makes it safe. They say a contractor friend told them how to make it safe. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A frayed cord poses a fire hazard, especially with oxygen use. Refusing to set up until a safe cord is available prioritizes safety.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client who had surgery for an ileal conduit two days ago. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A close-fitting drainage bag prevents urine leakage, protecting skin integrity post-ileal conduit. Options A, C, and D risk skin irritation or bag adhesion issues.