NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following instructions should be included in the teaching for the client with arthritis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking anti-inflammatory medications with meals reduces gastrointestinal irritation, a key teaching point for arthritis management. Exercise and weight-bearing activities are encouraged, and heat/cold alternation is not universally recommended.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a reactive depression has the greaTest chance of success in activities that require psychic and physical energy if the nurse schedules activities in the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: client with reactive depression has the highest level of physical and psychic energy in the morning
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing foot care instructions to a client with arterial insufficiency. The nurse would identify the need for additional teaching if the client stated
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I will trim corns and calluses regularly.' Clients who are elderly, have diabetes, and/or have vascular disease often have decreased circulation and sensation in one or both feet. Their vision may also be impaired.
Therefore, they need to be taught to examine their feet daily or have someone else do so. They should wear cotton socks which have not been mended, and always wear shoes when out of bed. They should not cut their nails, corns, and calluses, but should have them trimmed by their provider, nurse, or another provider who specializes in foot care.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching parents of a 7 month-old about adding table foods. Which of the following is an appropriate finger food?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sliced bananas. Finger foods should be bite-size pieces of soft food such as bananas. Hot dogs and grapes can accidentally be swallowed whole and-mile occlude the airway. Popcorn is too difficult to chew at this age and can irritate the airway if swallowed.
Question 5 of 5
A diabetic client has been maintained on Glucophage (metformin) for regulation of his blood glucose levels. Which teaching should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metformin can affect kidney function, so changes in urinary patterns should be reported. Optimal effects occur sooner than six weeks , carbohydrates should be balanced, not increased , and itching is not a common side effect .