NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A female client diagnosed with genital herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV 2) complains of dysuria, dyspareunia, leukorrhea and lesions on the labia and perianal skin. A primary nursing action with the focus of comfort should be to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suggest 3 to 4 warm sitz baths per day. Frequent sitz baths may soothe the area and reduce inflammation, addressing the client's symptoms effectively.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a 2 year-old hospitalized child. Which of the following will produces the most stress at this age?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Separation anxiety. While a toddler will experience all of the stresses, separation from parents is the major stressor.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of chronic kidney disease about sevelamer (Renagel). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping sevelamer when phosphate levels are normal is incorrect, as chronic kidney disease requires ongoing phosphate control to prevent complications. Options A, B, and C are correct: taking with meals binds phosphate, constipation is a side effect, and calcium supplements interfere with absorption.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin 5,000 units subcutaneously q12h. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as a side effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin can cause bruising at injection sites due to its anticoagulant effect. Options A, C, and D are not typical side effects.
Question 5 of 5
For which of the following mother-baby pairs should the nurse review the Coombs' test in preparation for administering Rh0 (D) immune globulin within 72 hours of birth?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rh negative mother with Rh positive baby. Rh0 (
D) immune globulin is administered to prevent Rh sensitization in an Rh-negative mother who may have been exposed to Rh-positive fetal blood during delivery. The Coombs' test helps determine if the baby is Rh-positive, confirming the need for the injection.