NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A newly diagnosed diabetic is learning to administer her injections of NPH and regular insulin. Which statement indicates that the client understands the nurse's teaching regarding proper insulin administration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When mixing NPH and regular insulin, regular insulin (clear) should be withdrawn first to avoid contaminating it with NPH (cloudy). Separate injections are not standard. Order matters (C is incorrect). Withdrawing NPH first risks contamination.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which statement best reflects assertive communication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I am reading it correctly? This is respectful and ensures patient safety.
Extract:
A primigravida client, 10-days postpartum, who is anxious about caring for her newborn. A middle-aged client, 6-days postoperative, who is complaining of pain in his midsternal incision. A client with AIDS who had a chest tube removed yesterday and is complaining of crackling under his skin. A client who receives amiloride hydrochloride (Midamor) and states that she is dizzy when she gets up in the morning.
Question 3 of 5
The homecare nurse is scheduling clients for the day. Which of the following clients should the nurse visit FIRST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Identify the least stable client by eliminating the more stable clients. (1) psychosocial need, physical issues take priority (2) complaints require follow-up, but not the most unstable client (3) correct-describes subcutaneous emphysema, which is indication of pneumothorax; observe client for respiratory distress, contact physician (4) postural hypotension a side effect of diuretic therapy, change position slowly
Extract:
A client has a chest tube inserted for treatment of a hemothorax.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings would indicate to the nurse that there is a problem with the effective functioning of the chest tube?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) appropriate, regulates the amount of suction delivered to the patient (2) correct-would indicate an air leak, would not allow negative pressure to be reestablished and would hinder complete resolution of the pneumothorax (3) appropriate, provides for a water seal (4) would be an expected finding
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of heart failure who is receiving spironolactone (Aldactone) 25 mg PO daily. Which of the following laboratory results would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperkalemia (potassium 5.8 mEq/L) is a serious complication of spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, risking arrhythmias in heart failure. Options B, C, and D are normal: sodium 138 mEq/L, creatinine 1.2 mg/dL, and calcium 9.0 mg/dL do not indicate complications.