NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client reports that he has been vomiting for three days, has a low-grade temperature, and feels lethargic. Which of the following nursing actions is MOST appropriate in evaluating for fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: daily weight is the best way to evaluate for fluid volume deficit
Question 2 of 5
A client has an order for a low-sodium, low-cholesterol diet. The nurse knows that which of the following selections reflects the client's compliance?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: fresh fruits and vegetables are low sodium, roasted chicken is low cholesterol
Question 3 of 5
A client comes to the clinic complaining of severe facial pain. In order to collect subjective data from the client, it is MOST important for the nurse to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: subjective data is collected in the health history or interview
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a patient for an 8:00 AM outpatient electroconvulsive (ECT) treatment. Which of the following questions is the MOST important for the nurse to ask?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: client given general anesthesia for ECT; NPO after midnight
Question 5 of 5
The physician orders cholestyramine (Questran) 4 g PO qid for a 40-year-old client. The medication is provided in single-dose 4 g packets. The client asks the office nurse how to take the medication. The nurse should instruct the client to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ensures uniform suspension