NCLEX RN Simulated Exam Test Bank - Nurselytic

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The suffix '-globin' in the term 'Hemoglobin' specifically refers to a protein. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
Choice B, 'Iron,' is incorrect as iron is a mineral component of hemoglobin but not the meaning of the suffix.
Choice C, 'Metal,' is too broad and not specific to the meaning of the suffix in this context.
Choice D, 'Blood,' is incorrect as it refers to the overall term 'Hemoglobin' rather than the specific meaning of the suffix '-globin.'
Therefore, the correct answer is A: 'Protein.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Food intake is typically measured in terms of the percentage (%) of food that has been eaten. Using percentages allows for a more precise and standardized way of recording food consumption. For instance, you would record 25% of the vegetable if the person has eaten about a quarter of the vegetables on the plate.

Choices A and B are incorrect.
Choice A's terms 'a little' and 'a moderate amount' are vague and not specific enough for accurate documentation.
Choice B's use of cc is more appropriate for measuring fluids, not solid foods.
Choice D is also incorrect as it combines vague terms with percentages, which could lead to confusion in accurately documenting the food intake.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'An overabundance of a particular white blood cell in the peripheral blood.' Basophilia specifically indicates an increased number of basophils in the peripheral blood. It can be observed in conditions like leukemia and certain allergic reactions.
Choice A is incorrect as it describes something unrelated to basophilia.
Choice C is incorrect as it suggests a decrease in basophils, which is opposite to the actual meaning of basophilia.
Choice D is also incorrect as basophilia does have a defined medical significance.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Denial is a defense mechanism where a patient rejects a reality that is too painful or difficult to accept. In the context of a terminal diagnosis, the patient may refuse to believe it in order to avoid facing the harsh truth. Regression (choice
A) involves reverting to earlier, more childlike behaviors and is not applicable in this scenario. Mourning (choice
B) is the process of grieving a loss, which typically occurs after acceptance of the diagnosis. Rationalization (choice
D) is creating logical explanations to justify unacceptable behaviors, which is not the case when a patient denies a terminal diagnosis.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Intermittent fevers are characterized by periods of fever followed by periods of normal body temperature. They alternate between being febrile and afebrile. Continuous fevers show minimal fluctuations over a 24-hour period, while remittent fevers fluctuate significantly but do return to normal body temperature.
Choice A is correct as it accurately describes intermittent fevers.

Choices B and C are incorrect as they do not fully capture the defining characteristic of intermittent fevers, which involve cyclical episodes of fever and normal temperature.
Choice D is incorrect as there is a specific definition for intermittent fevers.