NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
The nurse is caring for clients in the outpatient clinic. A young adult female is seeking help for weight loss. Her weight is 257 pounds, and she is 5'7'' tall.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following indicates the MOST appropriate diet choices for breakfast?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the topic of the question. (1) correct-breakfast with some substance won't leave her feeling hungry most of the morning (2) high fat content (3) doesn't provide a balance of nutrients and may leave the client feeling very hungry before lunch (4) high fat content
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A 3-year-old child who is up to date with all immunizations is seen at clinic. The child has a fever of 102°F and a pruritic rash with fluid-filled vesicles that began on the trunk. The physician says the child has varicella. The child's mother says to the nurse, 'I thought my child couldn't get this because she had all her shots.' What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The varicella vaccine reduces severity but does not guarantee immunity; breakthrough cases are milder, as indicated by the child's symptoms.
Question 3 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.
Extract:
An elderly client with osteoarthritis.
Question 4 of 5
The homecare nurse is visiting an elderly client with osteoarthritis. It would be MOST important for the nurse to include which of the following instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) swimming is only one helpful exercise (2) correct-warm-up or 'stretching' exercises should always be done to begin and end exercising (3) severely painful joints should not be exercised (4) isometric exercises do not involve joint movement
Extract:
The nurse has just returned to the desk and has four phone messages to return.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following messages should the nurse return FIRST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Remember the ABCs. (1) wrist needs to be x-rayed, not a priority (2) indicates infection, treated with antibiotic (3) correct-potential anaphylactic reaction, administer epinephrine, corticosteroids; treat for shock (4) indicates infection, treat with an antibiotic