NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 45-year-old client with newly diagnosed IDDM (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) is being seen by the home health nurse. The physician has placed him on a 1,800-calorie ADA diet, ordered the client to self-administer 15 units of NPH insulin each day before breakfast, and check his blood sugar qid. When the nurse visits the client at 5 PM, the nurse discovers that the client has not eaten since noon and has just returned from jogging. The client's vital signs are: BP 110/80, pulse 120, respirations 18, temperature 98.2°F (36.8°C). When the client obtains his blood sugar reading, the nurse would expect it to be?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: hypoglycemia symptoms are cool, clammy skin, diaphoresis, nervousness, weakness, hunger, confusion, headache, slurred speech, coma
Question 2 of 5
A 36-year-old client tested positive for the tuberculosis antibody and was placed on isoniazid (INH) four weeks ago. The nurse would be MOST concerned if which of the following was observed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: initial indications of hepatic dysfunction
Question 3 of 5
A client admitted four days ago for treatment of alcohol dependence is now displaying the following symptoms: slurred speech, ataxia, uncoordinated movements, and headache. Which of the following nursing actions should be taken FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: best way to identify possible physical complications of alcohol dependence is through a complete physical assessment
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of osteoporosis about calcitonin (Miacalcin). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping calcitonin when bone density improves is incorrect, as osteoporosis often requires ongoing treatment to maintain bone health. Options A, B, and C are correct: nasal irritation is a side effect, bedtime dosing is standard, and alternating nostrils prevents irritation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing observations documented in the client's chart MOST clearly indicates the client's mood?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: gives data that reflect client's feelings, tone, and behavior associated with those feelings, as well as content area of conversation that evoked that mood