NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
An infant is admitted for vomiting and diarrhea. The infant's anterior fontanelle is depressed, and he has a fever of 103.2°F (39.5°C).
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions would be MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are a mix of assessments and implementations. Does this situation require assessment? Yes. Is there an appropriate assessment? Yes. (1) assessment, correct information, but is not what the question asks for (2) correct-assessment, will assist in determining if hydration can be done through oral fluids alone (3) implementation, does not do anything to improve the situation; placing a full bottle at the bedside doesn't guarantee that the infant is taking fluids (4) implementation, would be implemented later
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Question 2 of 5
A nursing student asks the nurse manager to explain the forces that drive health care reform. The appropriate response by the nurse manager should include
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The escalation of fees with a decreased reimbursement percentage. The percentage of the gross national product representing health care costs rose dramatically with reimbursement based on fee for service. Reimbursement for Medicare and Medicaid recipients based on fee for service also escalates health care costs.
Question 3 of 5
Which vitamin is directly involved in the metabolism of the hormones secreted by the parathyroid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin D is critical for calcium absorption, which is regulated by parathyroid hormones. Vitamins C, K, and B9 are not directly involved.
Extract:
An eight-year-old with cystic fibrosis (CF).
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following dietary requirements should be considered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) contains high fat (2) correct-impaired inTest inal absorption due to cystic fibrosis necessitates a diet higher in protein and calories; fat is decreased because it may interfere with absorption of other nutrients (3) not adequate for this child (4) contains high fat
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a deep vein thrombosis. Which finding would require the nurse's immediate attention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory rate of 32. Clients with deep vein thrombosis are at risk for the development of pulmonary embolism (PE). The most common symptoms of PE are tachypnea, dyspnea, and chest pain.