NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of chronic kidney disease about sevelamer (Renagel). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping sevelamer when phosphate levels are normal is incorrect, as chronic kidney disease requires ongoing phosphate control to prevent complications. Options A, B, and C are correct: taking with meals binds phosphate, constipation is a side effect, and calcium supplements interfere with absorption.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse instruct the client to complete FIRST to establish a normal urinary pattern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tracking fluid intake first helps correlate intake with urinary output, guiding interventions like scheduled voiding. Options A, B, and D are subsequent steps or supportive measures.
Question 4 of 5
An older adult is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The client asks the nurse what causes Parkinson's disease. In addition to telling the client that we are not really sure what causes it, the nurse should include which information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parkinson's disease results from dopamine deficiency in the basal ganglia, impairing movement, unlike myelin destruction, acetylcholine issues, or circulatory obstruction.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse observes the certified nursing assistant doing all of the following. Which action needs correction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changing dressings requires nursing judgment and sterile technique, outside a CNA's scope. Other actions are within their role.