NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A clear liquid diet is ordered for an adult following surgery. All of the following are on the client's tray. Which should be removed by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ice cream is not a clear liquid, as it contains dairy solids, and must be removed from a clear liquid diet tray.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hypertension about hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping hydrochlorothiazide when feeling better is incorrect, as hypertension requires lifelong treatment to prevent complications. Options A, B, and C are correct: muscle cramps may indicate hypokalemia, potassium-rich foods are recommended, and morning dosing minimizes nocturia.
Question 3 of 5
During an initial interview at an outpatient clinic, a 34-year-old single mother tells the nurse that she has always had difficulty forming relationships and is worried that her 7-year-old daughter will have the same problem. Which of the following statements, if made by the nurse, is BEST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erikson states that trust results from interaction with dependable, predictable primary caretaker
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the progress of a client who has had a cerebrovascular accident and realizes there has been limited progress. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reassessing goals adjusts the care plan to the client's current abilities, optimizing recovery post-CVA.
Question 5 of 5
The doctor has ordered the removal of a Davol drain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the client prior to removing the drain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding the breath during Davol drain removal prevents air entry into the wound. Normal breathing , deep breaths , or slow breathing may increase complications.