NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Predictor Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client starting an exercise program will progress to walking a 20-minute mile in one month.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Outcome statements must be written in behavioral terms and identify specific, measurable client behaviors. They are stated in terms of the client with an action verb that, under identified conditions, will achieve the desired behavior.
Choice A lacks specificity and does not mention a target time or goal.
Choice B is vague and does not provide a specific target for improvement.
Choice C focuses on a negative outcome (no alteration) rather than a positive goal. The correct answer,
Choice D, is specific, measurable, and time-bound, making it a suitable outcome statement for a client starting an exercise program.
Question 2 of 5
Each small square on the EKG paper is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Each small square on an EKG paper represents 0.04 seconds long and 1mm tall. This standardization is essential for accurate measurements. One large square on EKG paper consists of 5 small squares in length and 5 small squares in height, which equals 0.2 seconds long and 5mm tall (0.5 mV).
Choice A is incorrect because while the duration is correct, the height mentioned is not accurate.
Choice B is incorrect as it provides the correct height but the duration is inaccurate.
Choice C is incorrect as the height mentioned is exaggerated, and the duration is correct but the height is not.
Therefore, the correct answer is 0.04 seconds long and 1mm tall.
Question 3 of 5
When caring for a patient with latex allergy, the healthcare provider creates a latex-safe environment by doing which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Creating a latex-safe environment for a patient with latex allergy is crucial to prevent allergic reactions. Using a latex-free pharmacy protocol is essential as it ensures that medications and supplies provided to the patient are free of latex components. Cleaning a wall-mounted blood pressure device may not be sufficient as the device itself may contain latex parts that can trigger an allergic reaction. Donning latex gloves, even outside the room, is not recommended as powder dispersal can cause issues; only non-latex gloves should be used in a latex-safe environment. Placing the patient in a semi-private room does not directly address the need to eliminate latex exposure from medical supplies and equipment, which is better achieved through a latex-free pharmacy protocol.
Question 4 of 5
A urine pregnancy test:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A urine pregnancy test detects HCG in a pregnant woman's urine. Blood levels of HCG are usually higher and register earlier than HCG levels in the urine.
Choice A is correct because urine pregnancy tests may be negative even if a blood pregnancy test is positive due to the differences in HCG levels in blood and urine.
Choice B is incorrect because a urine pregnancy test can be positive throughout pregnancy, not just in the first trimester.
Choice C is incorrect because LH (luteinizing hormone) is not the hormone detected in a pregnancy test; it is HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin).
Choice D is incorrect because not all the statements provided are true.
Question 5 of 5
When placing a patient in the AP position for an X-ray, what position would the patient be in?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The AP position stands for Anteroposterior Projection. When a patient is in the AP position for an X-ray, they are facing away from the X-ray film. This positioning allows for a clear view of the structures being imaged from front to back.
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because the patient is not facing or positioned against the X-ray film in the AP position, but rather facing away from it to capture the necessary diagnostic information.