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 reviewing procedures with the health care team. The nurse should intervene if an RN staff member makes which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: physician should provide explanation and obtain patient's signature
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of depression.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Feeling like their old self indicates improved mood and function, a positive response to antidepressants. Stopping medication prematurely, excessive sleep, or persistent sadness suggest inadequate response or side effects.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following assessment findings would indicate to the nurse the need for more sedation in a client who is withdrawing from alcohol dependence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Steadily increasing vital signs (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure) indicate progression toward delirium tremens, a life-threatening complication of alcohol withdrawal, necessitating additional sedation. Mild tremors, decreased respirations, or gastroinTest inal symptoms are expected or contraindicate more sedation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should anticipate the client with a gastric ulcer to have pain
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: pain related to a gastric ulcer occurs about one-half to one hour after a meal and rarely at night; is not helped by ingestion of food