NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Simulated Exam Test Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mitral valve is synonymous with the term:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The mitral valve, also known as the bicuspid valve, is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle, regulating blood flow from the left atrium into the left ventricle. The term 'bicuspid' refers to the valve's two cusps or leaflets. This distinguishes it from the tricuspid valve (
Choice
D), which has three cusps, making
Choice D incorrect. The left ventricle (
Choice
A) and right atrium (
Choice
B) are not synonymous with the mitral valve.
Therefore, the correct answer is C: Bicuspid valve.
Question 2 of 5
What is the flap of tissue that covers the trachea upon swallowing called?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Epiglottis. The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the trachea when swallowing to prevent food or liquid from entering the airway.
Choice A, Epidermis, is the outer layer of the skin and is not related to the trachea.
Choice B, Endocardium, is the inner lining of the heart chambers and is also unrelated to the trachea.
Choice D, Epistaxis, refers to a nosebleed and is not the correct term for the tissue covering the trachea.
Question 3 of 5
A patient's nursing diagnosis is Insomnia. The desired outcome is: 'Patient will sleep for a minimum of 5 hours nightly by October 31.' On November 1, a review of the sleep data shows the patient sleeps an average of 4 hours nightly and takes a 2-hour afternoon nap. Which evaluation should be documented?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Never demonstrated.' Despite the patient sleeping a total of 6 hours daily, it is not achieved in one uninterrupted session at night as per the desired outcome. The patient's habit of taking a 2-hour afternoon nap also affects the evaluation.
Therefore, the outcome should be evaluated as 'Never demonstrated.'
Choice A, 'Consistently demonstrated,' is incorrect because the desired outcome of sleeping for a minimum of 5 hours nightly in one session is not met.
Choice B, 'Often demonstrated,' is incorrect as the patient's sleep pattern does not consistently align with the desired outcome.
Choice C, 'Sometimes demonstrated,' is also incorrect as the patient's sleep pattern does not meet the specific criteria set in the desired outcome.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is an anthropometric measurement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anthropometric measurements relate to the size, weight, and proportions of the human body. Weight is a key anthropometric measurement as it directly reflects body mass, making it the correct choice. Blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate are physiological measurements that do not specifically pertain to body size or proportion, hence making them incorrect choices in the context of anthropometric measurements.
Question 5 of 5
What term is used to describe the sexual response changes among middle-aged men?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Climacteric.' Climacteric specifically refers to the period in middle-aged men characterized by sexual response changes, such as delayed arousal. Menopause, choice A, is incorrect as it is specific to women and marks the cessation of menstrual periods. Generativity, choice C, is unrelated as it refers to the concern for guiding the next generation. Maturity, choice D, is too broad and generally refers to reaching the adult stage of development, not specifically addressing sexual response changes in middle-aged men.