Welcome to our NCLEX Daily Ten Practice! This practice is designed to help you solidify your knowledge, improve your skills, and prepare thoroughly for the NCLEX exam. With ten questions to tackle each day, you’ll have the opportunity to review a broad range of subjects covered in the NCLEX exam.
1. A 65-year-old man, who is a retired professional dancer, has been admitted to the orthopedic unit for spinal stenosis surgery. He lives alone in a two-story house and is concerned about his mobility and self-care post-surgery. Given his unique living situation and profession, which has contributed to his current condition, when should the nurse initiate discharge training and planning to ensure a smooth transition and recovery for this patient?
2. A 5-year-old child has been recently admitted to the pediatric unit following a minor accident at school. The child appears hesitant to engage in play activities organized by the hospital’s child life specialist and frequently asks if it’s “okay” to play with certain toys. The parents express concern about their child’s behavior, noting that he was previously very active and curious at home. Based on Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development stages and the child’s age and behavior, the nurse recognizes that the child is primarily navigating which developmental stage?
3. A 26-month-old toddler has been admitted to the pediatric unit following recurrent episodes of temper tantrums and refusal to eat certain foods at home. The parents are concerned and mention that their child has become increasingly assertive, often wanting to do things on their own, like dressing up or using the toilet. They also note moments when the child becomes frustrated and seems ashamed if they can’t complete a task. Based on Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development stages and the described behaviors, the nurse understands that the toddler is primarily navigating which developmental stage?
4. A 20-year-old young adult has been admitted to the hospital following a motor vehicle accident. During the assessment, the patient expresses concerns about their recent breakup and how it might be affecting their overall well-being. They mention feeling isolated from peers and struggling with forming close relationships. The patient’s parents also share that their child has been distancing from family gatherings and often spends time alone. Based on Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development stages and the described behaviors and concerns, the nurse recognizes that the young adult is primarily navigating which developmental stage?
5. During a school health fair, a nurse is stationed at the vital signs booth. As students from various age groups approach, the nurse takes their vital signs. Later, while reviewing the recorded data, the nurse identifies one set of vital signs that seems abnormal for the age group. Which of the following vital signs taken during the health fair appears to be outside the typical range for the respective age group?