NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
The nurse is caring for a client with organic brain syndrome in a long-term care facility.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: The topic of the question is unstated. Read the answer choices for clues. (1) may not remember who or where he is (2) not as important as answer choice #4 (3) even with orientation, the client soon forgets (4) correct-geriatric client should be encouraged to talk about his life and important things in the past because he has recent memory loss
Extract:
A 25-year-old primigravida with type I diabetes mellitus.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse explains to the client that her insulin needs will
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) correct-needs increase during pregnancy due to hormonal interference in glucose metabolism (2) needs increase during pregnancy due to hormonal interference in glucose metabolism (3) insulin needs will decrease after delivery (4) needs increase during pregnancy
Extract:
A client is scheduled for electromyography (EMG).
Question 3 of 5
What should the nurse tell the client about the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) usually performed on the legs (2) correct-electrodes are attached to legs, length of time for impulse transmission is measured (3) may impair Test results (4) doesn't involve general anesthesia or GI system
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A client tells the nurse he is fearful of planned surgery because of evil thoughts about a family member. What is the best initial response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Listen to the client. Therapeutic communications are based on attentive listening to expressed feelings, followed by questions about cultural beliefs if needed.
Question 5 of 5
An adult who has COPD is to start receiving oxygen at home. What teaching is essential for this client and his family?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adjusting oxygen flow incrementally for shortness of breath ensures safety, as fixed 6 L/min may be excessive, synthetic clothes increase static risk, and carpet covering is unnecessary.