NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is scheduled to undergo a bone marrow aspiration. Which position would the nurse assist the client into for this procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The dorsal recumbent position is used for bone marrow aspiration, typically performed on the iliac crest, allowing access and patient comfort. Supine, High Fowler's, and lithotomy positions are not suitable, so B, C, and D are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A client is being treated for paranoid schizophrenia. When the client became loud and boisterous, the nurse immediately placed him in seclusion as a precautionary measure. The client willingly complied. The nurse's action
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Seclusion should only be used when there is an immediate threat of violence or threatening behavior toward the staff, the other clients, or the client himself.
Extract:
A bipolar patient refuses to put down the mop that he is swinging to threaten other patients and staff.
Question 3 of 5
What information is MOST important for the nurse to consider before administering a PRN IM dose of lorazepam (Ativan)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) use the least restrictive interventions in ascending order (2) use the least restrictive interventions in ascending order (3) correct-use the least restrictive interventions in ascending order (4) use the least restrictive interventions in ascending order
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of ulcerative colitis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A white blood cell count of 15,000/mm³ suggests infection or severe inflammation in ulcerative colitis, requiring immediate attention. Low hemoglobin and albumin are common, and normal potassium is unremarkable.
Extract:
The nurse observes the student nurse enter wearing a gown, gloves, and a mask.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse determines that the precautions are correct if the student nurse is caring for which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the precautions required for each disease. (1) requires contact precautions, no mask (2) requires contact precautions, no mask (3) standard precautions (4) correct-droplet precautions used for organisms that can be transmitted by face-to-face contact, door may remain open