NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 9 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 15-month old is admitted in sickle crisis. The parents ask why the child did not have any symptoms until now. What should be included in the nurse's response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High fetal hemoglobin (HbF) in infants inhibits sickling, delaying sickle cell anemia symptoms until HbF decreases around 6-12 months, replaced by adult hemoglobin.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with chronic depression is maintained on tranylcypromine (Parnate). An important nursing intervention is to teach the client to avoid which of the following foods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These foods are tyramine-rich and ingestion of these foods while taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) can precipitate a life-threatening hypertensive crisis.
Extract:
A 60-year-old man with a diagnosis of pneumonia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should place the patient in a room with which of the following patients?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the transmission of organisms. (1) patient with fractures are considered 'clean,' don't place with an infectious patient (2) don't know the cause of the fever (3) correct-generalized nonfollicular infection that involves deeper connective tissue, both patients have infections (4) elderly are high risk for developing pneumonia
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Question 4 of 5
A client hospitalized with chronic dyspepsia is diagnosed with gastric cancer. Which of the following is associated with an increased incidence of gastric cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Luncheon meats , high in nitrates, are linked to gastric cancer risk. Dairy , carbonated beverages , and refined sugars are not strongly associated.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of heart failure about furosemide (Lasix). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping furosemide when feeling better is incorrect, as heart failure requires lifelong treatment to manage fluid overload. Options A, B, and C are correct: muscle cramps may indicate hypokalemia, morning dosing minimizes nocturia, and potassium-rich foods are recommended.