NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 3 year-old had a hip spica cast applied two hours ago. In order to facilitate drying, the nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expose the cast to air and turn the child frequently. The child should be turned every two hours, with the cast's surface exposed to the air.
Extract:
An infant admitted to the pediatric unit with possible Haemophilus influenzae meningitis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following should be the nursing priority for an infant admitted to the pediatric unit with possible Haemophilus influenzae meningitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) fluid requirements are determined by child's hydration status; fluids are usually limited to prevent cerebral edema (2) not a priority (3) correct-to prevent spread of infection, child is placed on droplet precautions for at least 24 hours after implementation of antibiotic therapy (4) would cause discomfort to infant's head
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
An adult is admitted to the emergency room with a laceration on the forearm and BP=140/74, P=110, and R=36. The client also.adult is admitted to the emergency room with a laceration on the forearm and BP=140/74, P=110, and R=36. The client also complains of tingling around the mouth and in the fingers and toes. What should the nurse expect to do initially?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachypnea and tingling suggest hyperventilation causing respiratory alkalosis; breathing into a paper bag restores CO2 levels, correcting pH.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a pressure ulcer on the heel that is covered with black hard tissue. Which would be an appropriate goal in planning care for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keep the tissue intact. Dry, intact eschar requires no intervention unless signs of infection appear.
Extract:
A client is admitted with renal calculi and is experiencing severe pain. Meperidine (Demerol) 75 mg IM is given prior to the change of shift.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following symptoms is MOST important for the nurse to report to the next shift?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to renal calculi. (1) often accompanies pain, but is not most important to report to next shift (2) important, but not the highest priority (3) correct-location of the pain depends on location of renal stone; character of pain changes depending on location or movement of stone (4) important, but not the highest priority