NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with bipolar disorder is reluctant to take lithium (Lithane) as prescribed. The most therapeutic response by the nurse to his refusal is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: What is it about the medicine that you don't like? This fosters trust and open communication, encouraging the client to express concerns.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a pregnant client in her third trimester. The parents are informed that the ultrasound suggests that the baby is small for gestational age (SGA). An earlier ultrasound indicated normal growth. The nurse understands that this change is most likely due to what factor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maternal hypertension. Pregnancy induced hypertension is a common cause of late pregnancy fetal growth retardation. Vasoconstriction reduces placental exchange of oxygen and nutrients.
Question 3 of 5
A client receiving Eskalith (lithium carbonate) has a level of 4.5 mEq/L. The nurse should prepare the client for immediate:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A lithium level of 4.5 mEq/L indicates severe toxicity, requiring hemodialysis to rapidly remove lithium from the body.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of irritable bowel syndrome.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding caffeine and alcohol reduces gut irritation in irritable bowel syndrome. Small, frequent meals, balanced fiber, and low-fat diets are recommended.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been placed on a hypothermia blanket. What should the nurse include in the care plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent vital signs monitor for hypothermia or cardiovascular instability, and skin assessments prevent pressure injuries or cold burns. Direct blanket contact, prolonged use, or alcohol sponges risk skin damage or ineffective cooling.