NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 23-year-old man with Addison's disease comes to the health clinic. The nurse should expect the client to report that his skin has become
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: increase in melanocyte-stimulating hormone results in 'eternal tan'
Extract:
A preschool client's mother reports that the child has frequent bouts of gastroenteritis.
Question 2 of 5
It would be MOST important for the nurse to ask which of the following questions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Determine why the nurse would make the assessment and how it relates to gastroenteritis. (1) does not pose a problem or solution regarding gastroenteritis (2) correct-environments with increased numbers of children (day care) more likely to promote infections due to close living conditions and increased likelihood of disease transmission (3) possible source of infection, but not as likely as a day care center (4) does not pose a problem or solution regarding gastroenteritis
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Question 3 of 5
A patient with type I diabetes mellitus (IDDM) asks the nurse why the doctor ordered human insulin instead of beef or pork insulin. Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: protein molecules are identical with human insulin
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered a low-magnesium diet for a client with end-stage renal failure. Which of the following diet selections should be removed from the client's meal tray?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spinach is high in magnesium, which should be restricted in end-stage renal failure due to impaired excretion. Fruit compote , baked potato , and custard are lower in magnesium.
Question 5 of 5
A client's blood gasses are as follows: pH=7.32, pCO2=62, HCO3=30, and pO2=62. The best interpretation is that the client has which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low pH and high pCO2 indicate respiratory acidosis, likely from CO2 retention, with HCO3 compensating.