NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
A 62-year-old man who is scheduled for a total laryngectomy.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements, if made by the family, would indicate to the nurse a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: 'Further teaching is necessary' indicates an incorrect response. (1) will communicate in writing initially, then artificial larynx or esophageal speech (2) will require laryngectomy tube to prevent scar tissue contracture (3) correct-requires nutritional support for 10 days until wound heals, then gradually resumes oral intake (4) common with total laryngectomy
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The school nurse conducts a class on childcare at the local high school. During the class, one of the participants asks the nurse what age is best to start toilet training a child. Which of the following is the BEST response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: by 24 months may be able to achieve daytime bladder control
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an older adult. Which statement made by the client is not typical of normal aging?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased sensitivity to salt taste is not typical of aging; taste sensitivity usually decreases. Difficulty reading, avoiding dusk driving, and color matching issues are normal aging changes.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of schizophrenia who is receiving haloperidol (Haldol) 5 mg PO bid. Which of the following client statements would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stiffness when walking suggests extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), a serious side effect of haloperidol, requiring evaluation for possible dose adjustment or antiparkinsonian medication. Options B, C, and D are common, less urgent side effects: dry mouth, sedation, and headaches.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted with acute abdominal pain. Which of the following findings would require immediate attention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension (BP 100/50), tachycardia (P 96), and abdominal distention suggest a serious condition like internal bleeding or perforation, requiring immediate attention.