NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion for pain control. When caring for this client, which one of these actions can the RN safely assign to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When directing the UAP, communicate clearly and specifically what the task is and what should be reported to the nurse. Implementation of routine tasks should be delegated since they do not require independent judgment.
Extract:
A 76-year-old man receiving isoniazid (INH) 200 mg every day for 6 months.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse would be MOST concerned if the client made which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to Isoniazid. (1) infrequent side effect of the medication (2) not a side effect of the medication (3) correct-may cause peripheral neuropathy indicated by tingling, may also see nausea (4) not a side effect of the medication
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A client hospitalized with acute glomerulonephritis has a positive ASO titer. The nurse understands that the client's current illness is due to a:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A positive antistreptolysin titer indicates infection with Group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus, a bacterial infection. Answers A, C, and D are not associated with acute glomerulonephritis so they are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
When an autistic client begins to eat with her hands, the nurse can best handle the problem by
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing the spoon in the client's hand and stating, 'Use the spoon to eat your food.' This provides clear instruction and encourages adaptive behavior.
Question 5 of 5
A client returned from surgery for a perforated appendix with localized peritonitis. In view of this diagnosis, how would the nurse position the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Semi-Fowler. The semi-Fowler position assists drainage and prevents spread of infection throughout the abdominal cavity.