NCLEX RN Simulated Exam Test Bank - Nurselytic

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: When assessing a pulse, it is important to note the rate (number of beats per minute), quality (regular or irregular), and fullness (thread and weak or full and bounding). These aspects provide crucial information about the patient's cardiovascular status. Regularity, as mentioned in option D, is not typically assessed during a pulse check and is not necessary for routine pulse assessment.
Choice A is too limited as it overlooks important aspects beyond just the rate.
Choice B improves by adding quality but still lacks the fullness aspect.
Choice C is the most comprehensive and accurate as it includes all three essential aspects for a thorough pulse assessment.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'dynia and -algia.' The word parts 'dynia' and '-algia' specifically relate to pain. 'Dynia' refers to pain, and '-algia' also denotes pain.
Therefore, when combined, they form the meaning 'pain.'

Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because 'a-' and 'an' do not relate to pain, 'ia' and '-ac' do not specifically convey pain, and 'pathy' and '-osis' are not word parts that directly signify pain.

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.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Tachypnea is defined as a rapid, quick, and shallow respiration rate. When a patient is anxious, they may hyperventilate, leading to tachypnea. Bradypnea (
Choice
A) is slow breathing, which is not expected in an anxious patient. Orthopnea (
Choice
B) is difficulty breathing while lying down and is not directly related to anxiety. Dyspnea (
Choice
D) is shortness of breath, which may not be the primary respiratory pattern seen in an anxious patient undergoing a procedure.
Therefore, the correct choice is tachypnea as it aligns with the expected respiratory response to anxiety.

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.