NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a family history of Huntington's disease asks the nurse for information on how the disease is transmitted. Which of the following statements indicates that she understands the nurse's teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Huntington's disease is autosomal dominant, meaning there is a 50% (1 in 2) chance of passing the gene to each child, regardless of sex.
Extract:
A client is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization at 8 AM. The client's laboratory work was completed five days ago. The results were: K⺠3.0 mEq/L, Na⺠148 mEq/L, glucose 178 mg/dL. He complains of muscle weakness and cramps.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions is BEST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) Aldactone is potassium-sparing diuretic and is an oral medication, patient is NPO for procedure (2) is not feasible prior to the cardiac cath because the client is NPO (3) correct-signs and symptoms are indicative of hypokalemia; stat serum K⺠level is needed to confirm the K⺠level prior to going for cardiac catheterization (4) is unnecessary at this time
Extract:
A child who received meperidine (Demerol) IM one hour ago.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse knows that which of the following is the BEST assessment indicating relief from abdominal pain for a child who received meperidine (Demerol) IM one hour ago?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: Think about what the words mean. (1) contains correct information, but is not a priority; child could deny pain out of fear of getting another injection (2) indicates discomfort, anxiety (3) indicates a need to decrease the amount of medication (4) correct-when pain is decreased, child will be better able to breathe deeply and improve the outcome of use of the incentive spirometer
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes about insulin detemir (Levemir). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking insulin detemir when blood sugar is high is incorrect, as it is a long-acting basal insulin for steady control, not for acute hyperglycemia. Options A, B, and C are correct: bedtime dosing is standard, rotation prevents lipodystrophy, and refrigeration preserves insulin.
Extract:
The nurse is aware that Rh immune globulin (RhoGAM) is administered.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is aware that Rh immune globulin (RhoGAM) is administered to prevent complications in which of the following situations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) if both mother and baby are Rh-negative, there is no problem (2) correct-RhoGAM is given to an Rh-negative mother who delivers an Rh-positive baby when baby has a negative Coombs' Test (3) medication is not given if the mother has been sensitized by a previous pregnancy (4) there is no incompatibility here, but the mother needs to be evaluated regarding sensitization in the incomplete pregnancy