NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements best describes the gross motor development of a 2-year old?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 2-year-old can typically walk up and down stairs with support, a key gross motor milestone. Skipping , riding a tricycle , and broad jumping are skills developed later, around 3-5 years.
Question 2 of 5
A 55-year-old woman with end-stage metastatic cancer of the breast is admitted to the hospital. It is MOST important for the nurse to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning every two hours prevents pressure ulcers in immobile cancer patients, a priority for skin integrity. Options A, B, and D are less critical unless specifically indicated.
Question 3 of 5
A 23-year-old man is admitted with a subdural hematoma and cerebral edema after a motorcycle accident.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A decreased level of consciousness (e.g., confusion, stupor) is the initial symptom of increased intracranial pressure from a subdural hematoma, reflecting cerebral compression. Unequal pupils, posturing, and seizures are later signs of severe brain damage.
Question 4 of 5
Lithium carbonate is prescribed for an adult. The nurse knows the client is most likely to have which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lithium carbonate is primarily used to stabilize mood in bipolar disorder, particularly for mania.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse include in his teaching plan for the client taking Vasopressin (Lypressin)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vasopressin is often administered nasally or by injection, so teaching the proper administration method is essential.