NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child is admitted with acute glomerulonephritis. Which finding in the client's history is most consistent with the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute glomerulonephritis is often post-streptococcal, following pharyngitis by 1-3 weeks, due to immune complex deposition in glomeruli. Tick bites, mosquito bites, or uric acid are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
Included in teaching the client with tuberculosis taking isoniazid (INH) about follow-up home care, the nurse should emphasize that a laboratory appointment for which of the following lab tests is critical?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liver function. INH can cause hepatocellular injury and hepatitis. This side effect is age-related and can be detected with regular assessment of liver enzymes, which are released into the blood from damaged liver cells.
Question 3 of 5
An 87-year-old woman is admitted to the acute care hospital for heart failure. The nurse asks about the client's signs and symptoms and obtains vital signs. Considering the client's age, what additional question is most important for the nurse to ask?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elderly patients are at risk for tetanus due to waning immunity; assessing vaccination status is critical for infection prevention.
Question 4 of 5
A client has returned from surgery with a fine, reddened rash noted around the area where Betadine prep had been applied prior to surgery. Nursing documentation in the chart should include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: suspected reaction to drugs should be reported to the doctor and noted on list of possible allergies
Question 5 of 5
A two year-old child is brought to the provider's office with a chief complaint of mild diarrhea for two days. Nutritional counseling by the nurse should include which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Current recommendations for mild to moderate diarrhea are to maintain a normal diet with fluids to rehydrate.