NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization, and the nurse teaches him about the procedure. What statements, if made by the client, would indicate to the nurse that he understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: peripheral pulses checked every 15 min for 1 h, then every 30 min for 2 h, then every 4 h
Extract:
A client who has just indicated a wish to kill herself and asks the nurse not to tell anyone.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse's BEST response should be to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) does not answer client's immediate concern or give client accurate information about what the nurse will do (2) does not answer client's immediate concern or give client accurate information about what the nurse will do (3) correct-nurse must let the client know that this information will be shared with the staff so that the client's safety can be preserved (4) does not answer client's immediate concern or give client accurate information about what the nurse will do
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is making patient assignments on a medical/surgical unit. The staff includes one RN, one RN pulled from the pediatric floor, an LPN/LVN, and a nursing assistant. Which of the following patients should be assigned to the RN from the pediatric floor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: stable patient with expected outcome
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a new colostomy. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: the pouch should be emptied when one-third to one-half full, not on a fixed schedule
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions should be the priority for an infant admitted with a positive stool culture for Salmonella?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: prevents transmission of this bacterium to other individuals