NCLEX-PN
Care of Older Adults NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the chest of the normally healthy adult male client without chest abnormalities. Which chest curvature illustrated should the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The normal adult chest has an anteroposterior-to-lateral ratio of approximately 1:2 and a costal angle less than 90 degrees. Illustration A is pectus excavatum, B is pectus carinatum, and D is barrel chest associated with COPD.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse plans to teach the client progressive muscle relaxation. Prioritize the steps that the nurse should teach to correctly perform progressive muscle relaxation.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: B;D;F;C;A;G;E
Rationale:
Steps: 1) Lie in a quiet place to focus; 2) Relax body to feel heavy; 3) Imagine tension flowing out with breaths; 4) Contract feet muscles; 5) Relax feet; 6) Move up body; 7) Lie still to monitor relaxation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for the middle-aged client. Which client behavior should indicate to the nurse that the client may have difficulty achieving Erikson’s developmental stage of generativity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Self-focus and disinterest in others suggest self-absorption and stagnation, indicating difficulty with generativity. Workplace accomplishments, volunteering, and involvement with grandchildren demonstrate generativity.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the chest of the normally healthy adult male client without chest abnormalities. Which chest curvature illustrated should the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The normal adult chest has an anteroposterior-to-lateral ratio of approximately 1:2 and a costal angle less than 90 degrees. Illustration A is pectus excavatum, B is pectus carinatum, and D is barrel chest associated with COPD.
Question 5 of 5
During a nursing home visit, the son notices multiple healing bruises on his father’s arms and legs and calls a friend who is a nurse. Which initial recommendations should the nurse provide to the son? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A;C
Rationale: Asking about bruise causes and checking for anticoagulants (which cause bruising) are initial steps. Reporting abuse or contacting authorities requires more evidence.