NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements, if made by the nurse, is accurate about the exercise program required for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) consistency is important to maintain joint mobility (2) active exercises are better than passive or active-assistive exercises (3) correct-should reduce when patient experiences more pain (4) should do exercises that have been prescribed for patient
Extract:
A client chief complaint in a nursing health history.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is an example of a properly recorded client chief complaint in a nursing health history?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) incorrectly stated (2) objective finding (3) correct-chief complaint should be recorded using the client's own words (4) objective finding
Extract:
A postoperative client has returned to his room from the surgical recovery area. The client is sleeping, and the nurse notes that the client is disoriented when aroused.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions, if taken by the nurse, is BEST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) not the safety action (2) unnecessary to stay with the client, especially while he is sleeping (3) restraints are unnecessary at this time (4) correct-side rails should always be elevated for any disoriented client
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of multiple sclerosis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle weakness and spasticity are common in multiple sclerosis due to demyelination of nerve fibers. Chest pain, edema, and headaches are not typical symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A toddler with Tetralogy of Fallot is hospitalized with a diagnosis of pneumonia. During the nursing assessment, the child develops a hypoxic episode. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The knee-chest position increases systemic vascular resistance, reducing right-to-left shunting in Tetralogy of Fallot during hypoxia.
Toys or comforting do not address hypoxia. Supine position may worsen shunting.