NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A Jewish client requires grafting to promote burn healing. Which graft is most likely to be unacceptable to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A Jewish client may find a xenograft unacceptable due to religious dietary laws that prohibit the use of certain animal products, such as porcine grafts. An isograft (from an identical twin), autograft (from the client's own body), and homograft (from a human donor) are generally more acceptable. Answers A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not typically conflict with Jewish religious beliefs.
Extract:
An arthritic client must be able to perform tasks to manage at home alone following discharge from the hospital.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse knows that to manage at home alone following discharge from the hospital, an arthritic client must be able to perform which of the following tasks?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Think about the significance of each answer choice and how it relates to arthritis. (1) stairs can be eliminated in the client's environment (2) is a modifiable problem with the use of slip-on shoes (3) correct-is part of basic hygiene and grooming that must be done daily to maintain overall health (4) is not necessary for independence; walker or wheelchair may be used
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of atrial fibrillation who is receiving warfarin (Coumadin) 5 mg PO daily. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An INR of 3.5 is above the therapeutic range (2.0–3.0), increasing bleeding risk. Options B, C, and D are normal.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a cervical radioactive implant. Which action is not appropriate for the nurse when caring for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing a radioactive implant requires specialized handling, not just gloves, to avoid exposure, making this action inappropriate.
Extract:
The nurse answers the psychiatric unit's desk phone. The caller identifies himself as the husband of a patient and inquires about her condition.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following responses by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) confidentiality prohibits a professional from discussing information about the patient (2) correct-psychiatric patient retains civil rights to communicate with outside world and have reasonable access to telephones (3) breaks confidentiality (4) patient able to speak for herself