NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has been admitted for meningitis. In reviewing the laboratory analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the nurse would expect to note
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High protein. A positive CSF for meningitis would include presence of protein, a positive blood culture, decreased glucose, cloudy color with an increased opening pressure, and an elevated white blood cell count.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted with the diagnosis of meningitis. Which finding would the nurse expect when assessing this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flexion of the hip and knees with passive flexion of the neck. This is a positive Brudzinski's sign, indicative of meningitis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sleeping on the right side can worsen GERD by allowing acid to reflux into the esophagus; the left side or head elevation is preferred. Options A, B, and C are correct: avoiding lying down post-meal, eating smaller meals, and avoiding coffee reduce reflux.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assessing a newborn with physiologic jaundice knows that physiologic jaundice is caused by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physiologic jaundice results from an immature liver's inability to conjugate bilirubin efficiently. Other options are unrelated to physiologic jaundice.
Extract:
A child admitted with failure to thrive has just had a positive sweat Test .
Question 5 of 5
The nurse would anticipate which of the following changes in the child's plan of care initially?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) correct-sweat Test is a positive finding for cystic fibrosis (2) no data in this situation to indicate that the child is having pulmonary problems (3) salt is increased in diet (4) no need for IV therapy based on the data in situation