NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client tells the nurse he is fearful of planned surgery because of evil thoughts about a family member. What is the best initial response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Listen to the client. Therapeutic communications are based on attentive listening to expressed feelings, followed by questions about cultural beliefs if needed.
Extract:
A student nurse caring for a client while wearing a gown and gloves in addition to following standard precautions.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should determine that care is appropriate if the student nurse performs which of the following activities?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how the organism of each disease is spread. (1) requires airborne precautions, particulate respirator (2) requires droplet precautions, nurse should wear a mask (3) requires standard precautions (4) correct-requires contact precautions
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of propofol (Diprivan) for sedation. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 90% indicates hypoxemia, a serious propofol side effect. Options A, B, and C are acceptable.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a man who has severe burns and had a skin graft. What nursing care measure is appropriate at the graft site the day of the graft?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the graft site reduces edema, promoting graft adherence on the first day. Open exposure, exercises, or frequent dressing changes risk graft failure.
Question 5 of 5
An involuntary psychiatric patient asks the nurse to mail his letter to the President. He states that the letter will make the President regret his actions to prevent homosexuals from serving in the military. Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mailing the letter respects the patient’s communication rights while addressing potential concerns. Options A, B, and C violate autonomy or privacy.