NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is discharged following hospitalization for congestive heart failure. The nurse teaching the family suggests they encourage the client to rest frequently in which of the following positions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High Fowler's. This position decreases cardiac workload and facilitates breathing.
Question 2 of 5
At a health-screening clinic, an adult male client's total plasma cholesterol level is 200 mg/dL. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A cholesterol level of 200 mg/dL is borderline high; reducing fatty foods is appropriate. Options B, C, and D are less immediate or incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with cystic fibrosis. The nurse would anticipate that the child would be deficient in which vitamins?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A, D, and K. The uptake of fat soluble vitamins is decreased in children with Cystic Fibrosis. Vitamins A, D, and K are fat soluble and are likely to be deficient in clients with Cystic Fibrosis.
Question 4 of 5
The client is taking streptomycin, isoniazid, and rifampin (Rimactane). Which statement indicates toxicity to isoniazid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isoniazid can cause peripheral neuropathy, manifesting as sharp leg pains. Tinnitus is linked to streptomycin, orange urine to rifampin, and color vision issues are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A 16-year-old client is admitted for elective surgery. The LPN is asked to have the child's mother sign the operative permit. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For minors, a parent or guardian must sign the operative permit, as they provide legal consent for the procedure.