NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mother calls the clinic, concerned that her 5 week-old infant is 'sleeping more than her brother did.' What is the best initial response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Open ended questions encourage further discussion and conversation, thereby eliciting further information.
Question 2 of 5
A mother calls the clinic, concerned that her 5 week-old infant is 'sleeping more than her brother did.' What is the best initial response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Open ended questions encourage further discussion and conversation, thereby eliciting further information.
Extract:
The doctor writes an order for piperacillin (Pipracil) 3 g IV q6h for an adult client.
Question 3 of 5
Before administering this drug, the nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are a mix of assessments and implementations. Is this a situation that requires assessment? Yes. Is there an appropriate assessment? Yes. (1) correct-assessment, piperacillin (Pipracil) is a semisynthetic broad-spectrum penicillin, should not be administered to clients with known allergies (2) assessment, not relevant for administration of this medication (3) implementation, not relevant for administration of this medication (4) assessment, not relevant for administration of this medication
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
An adult is receiving lithium carbonate 600 mg tid. Which of the following observations is of greatest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-sodium diet increases lithium retention, risking toxicity, a serious concern requiring immediate education or intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A client is scheduled to have a blood test for cholesterol and triglycerides the next day. The nurse would tell the client
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Do not eat or drink anything but water for 12 hours before the blood test.' Blood lipid levels should be measured on a fasting sample.