NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 69-year-old woman has been receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for several weeks. If the TPN were abruptly discontinued, the nurse would expect the patient to exhibit
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: insulin levels remain high while glucose levels decline; results in hypoglycemia; will also see restlessness, headache, weakness, irritability, apprehension, lack of muscle coordination
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discussing negativity with the parents of a 30 month-old child. How should the nurse tell the parents to best respond to this behavior?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Use patience and a sense of humor to deal with this behavior. This approach supports the toddler’s developing autonomy.
Question 3 of 5
Which vitamin is directly involved in the metabolism of the hormones secreted by the parathyroid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin D is critical for calcium absorption, which is regulated by parathyroid hormones. Vitamins C, K, and B9 are not directly involved.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has just returned to the desk and has four phone messages to return.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heartburn radiating to the jaw in a man indicates possible chest pain, which could be a symptom of a myocardial infarction, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical attention. The other conditions (pregnancy-related heartburn, menopausal symptoms, and knee pain) are less urgent and can be addressed after ruling out a cardiac emergency.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a cesarean section. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temperature of 100.8°F suggests infection, such as endometritis, a serious complication post-cesarean section requiring immediate evaluation. Options B, C, and D are expected: incision pain, lochia rubra, and urine output 50 mL/hour are normal on day 1.