NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 20-year-old woman calls the outpatient clinic to schedule her first Papanicolaou's smear. The nurse should instruct the client to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: douching would affect appearance of cells in vaginal smear, would make test inaccurate
Question 2 of 5
The physician orders meperidine (Demerol) 50 mg IM every 3-4 h PRN for pain for a client. The client asks the nurse for the medication at bedtime. Prior to administering the pain medication, the nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: assessment first step in nursing process
Question 3 of 5
While planning care for an elderly client with dementia, which of the following should be a priority for the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: is most effective when communicating with an elderly client
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is called to the room of a patient four days after abdominal surgery. The patient had been coughing and said he felt something give. The nurse observes that the edges of the incision have separated, and a small loop of the bowel protrudes through the incision. The nurse should position the patient
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: low Fowler's, reduces stress on suture line, may be placed supine with hips and knees bent
Question 5 of 5
A client received six units of regular insulin three hours ago.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular insulin peaks in 2-4 hours, and diaphoresis and trembling are classic signs of hypoglycemia, a potentially life-threatening complication requiring immediate intervention (e.g., administering skim milk). Kussmaul respirations indicate hyperglycemia, while anorexia, lethargy, headache, and polyuria are not specific to hypoglycemia.