NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician suggests play therapy for a 7-year-old girl who is having some difficulty adjusting to her parents' impending divorce. The nurse knows this type of therapy is useful because
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: children have difficulty putting feelings into words; play is how they express themselves
Extract:
A client on suicide precautions is verbalizing other options besides suicide, appears to be responding to antidepressant medication, is sleeping and eating better, and has indicated a willingness to interact more with family members.
Question 2 of 5
Based on this data, which of the following nursing actions is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) may reverse the client's progress (2) correct-data suggests that client is beginning to benefit from treatment; entire treatment team should share data and make a decision about the suicide precautions so that restrictions are changed gradually based on a full-data picture (3) may be the team's decision, but not until a thorough review of the case is completed (4) premature
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a parent about side effects of routine immunizations. Which of the following must be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Seizure activity. Other reactions that should be reported include crying for >3 hours, temperature over 104.8 degrees Fahrenheit following DPT immunization, and tender, swollen, reddened areas.
Question 4 of 5
Hospital staff requests that the parents with a Greek heritage of a hospitalized infant remove the amulet from around the child's neck. The parents refuse. The nurse understands that the parents may be concerned about
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evil eye or envy of others. In Greek culture, amulets protect against 'matiasma' or the evil eye, especially for children.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a transurethral resection of the prostate yesterday.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A urine output of 150 cc over 8 hours is critically low, indicating possible obstruction, bleeding, or renal impairment, requiring immediate intervention. Bladder spasms, bright red urine with clots, and burning are expected post-procedure but should be monitored.