NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client's blood gasses are as follows: pH=7.32, pCO2=62, HCO3=30, and pO2=62. The best interpretation is that the client has which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low pH and high pCO2 indicate respiratory acidosis, likely from CO2 retention, with HCO3 compensating.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on a medical/surgical unit and determines that several situations need to be addressed.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nosebleed post-radiation therapy is the least stable situation, as it may indicate a serious complication like thrombocytopenia or tissue damage, requiring immediate assessment. Legal threats, staff issues, and lab result requests are less urgent than a potentially life-threatening condition.
Question 3 of 5
A client has returned from having a transurethral prostatectomy. Which finding should be reported to the doctor immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bright red urine with many clots indicates significant bleeding post-prostatectomy, requiring immediate reporting. Normal output is 40-50 mL/hour, dark red urine with few clots is expected, and pain med requests are routine.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is talking with an adult who says she has chronic constipation. What suggestion would probably be most helpful to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber, promoting bowel regularity and alleviating constipation. Rice is low-fiber, Lomotil slows motility, and limiting fluids to meals can worsen constipation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is working on a plan to assist an abused client back into the work situation. Which will likely be most helpful in decreasing the trauma for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Support from significant others provides emotional stability, most effective in reducing trauma for an abused client re-entering work.