NCLEX RN Simulated Exam Test Bank - Nurselytic

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The basic unit of life is the cell. Cells are considered the fundamental unit of life because they are capable of carrying out all the processes necessary for life, such as growth, reproduction, responding to stimuli, and more. While chemicals, atoms, and molecules are essential components of cells and living organisms, they are not considered the basic unit of life. Chemicals are general substances, atoms are the smallest units of matter, and molecules are combinations of atoms.
Therefore, the correct answer is cells, as they are the building blocks of all living organisms.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct outcome for the patient with impaired social interaction related to sociocultural dissonance is to select and participate in one group activity per day. This outcome focuses on increasing social involvement, which aligns with addressing the nursing diagnosis. The patient has already expressed a desire to interact with others, so the goal is to facilitate actual participation in social activities. Becoming more independent in decision-making and demonstrating improved social skills are not directly related to the specific nursing diagnosis provided. Additionally, the outcomes must be measurable, making choices A and C less appropriate as they lack specificity and measurability.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is the Pineal gland. The Pineal gland, located in the brain, secretes melatonin, which plays a crucial role in regulating the sleep/wake cycle in response to exposure to light. The Pituitary gland (
Choice
A) secretes various hormones but not specifically related to the sleep/wake cycle. The Pancreas (
Choice
C) secretes insulin and digestive enzymes, not hormones related to the sleep/wake cycle. The Hypothalamus (
Choice
D) is involved in regulating many bodily functions, including hormone secretion, but it does not directly secrete the hormone that regulates the sleep/wake cycle.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is the axillary temperature of 98.6 degrees F. Afebrile means without a fever, and an axillary temperature, which is taken in the armpit, is considered normal at 98.6 degrees F.
Choice A is incorrect as a rectal temperature of 100.9 degrees F indicates a fever.
Choice B is incorrect as an oral temperature of 38 degrees C is also indicative of a fever.
Choice D is incorrect as not all options are wrong; only choices A and B are incorrect for an afebrile child.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: By using a demonstration and performance method of patient education, the patient is offered a chance to perform a task and have learning assessed while still in the office. This ensures that any questions that the patient has can be answered immediately, and any performance issues observed by the medical assistant can also be corrected promptly.
Choice A is not as effective as providing a demonstration in person, as it may not address the patient's specific learning needs or allow for immediate feedback.
Choice B suggests asking a healthcare provider to demonstrate, which is similar to the correct answer but may not always be readily available in the office.
Choice C, watching a video, lacks the interactive component and immediate feedback that a live demonstration provides, making it less effective in this scenario.