NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted with suspected fracture of the left hip. The most consistent finding in the client with the hip fracture is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Disalignment of the leg , such as shortening or external rotation, is the most consistent sign of a hip fracture. Pain is common but less specific. Pulses and sensation are typically intact.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A temperature of 100.8°F indicates possible infection, a life-threatening complication in chemotherapy patients due to immunosuppression. Nausea, fatigue, and alopecia are expected side effects but less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
A 3 year-old child diagnosed as having celiac disease attends a day care center. Which of the following would be an appropriate snack?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Children with celiac disease should eat a gluten free diet. Potato chips are naturally gluten-free, unlike the other options which contain wheat-based ingredients.
Extract:
The physician orders naproxen sodium (Anaprox) 250 mg enteric-coated tablets PO bid for a 45-year-old man.
Question 4 of 5
Which response, if made by the client, would indicate that the nurse's teaching about the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: 'Teaching has been effective' indicates you are looking for a true statement. (1) alcohol increases risk of GI bleeding (2) should be taken with food, milk, or antacid to decrease GI upset (3) correct-NSAIDS can cause GI bleeding (4) enteric-coated tablet should not be broken
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A depressed client who has recently been acting suicidal is now more social and energetic than usual. Smilingly he tells the nurse 'I've made some decisions about my life.' What should be the nurse's initial response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Are you thinking about killing yourself? This validates suicidal ideation to assess the seriousness of the risk.