NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A prenatal client tests positive for chlamydia in her ninth month. She asks why she should be treated since she does not have symptoms. The nurse should tell the client that if she is not treated before delivery, there is a risk of which problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Untreated chlamydia can cause neonatal conjunctivitis (ophthalmia neonatorum) during vaginal delivery, necessitating treatment to prevent infant complications.
Extract:
A 35-year-old woman receiving metronidazole (Flagyl) 250 mg PO tid for 7 days.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements, if made by the woman, would indicate that teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: 'Teaching has been effective' indicates a correct statement. (1) given with meals to decrease GI upset (2) correct-causes Antabuse-like reaction of nausea and vomiting, headache, cramps, flushing (3) frequently seen, not a problem (4) sensitivity to sun not seen with this medication
Extract:
An elderly client with osteoarthritis.
Question 3 of 5
The homecare nurse is visiting an elderly client with osteoarthritis. It would be MOST important for the nurse to include which of the following instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) swimming is only one helpful exercise (2) correct-warm-up or 'stretching' exercises should always be done to begin and end exercising (3) severely painful joints should not be exercised (4) isometric exercises do not involve joint movement
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A home care nurse is planning activities for the day. Which of the following clients should the nurse see FIRST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: symptoms of pulmonary edema; requires immediate attention
Question 5 of 5
The client is admitted to the unit with the following lab values. Which of the following lab values should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A $\mathrm{PO}_2$ of 72% indicates severe hypoxemia, requiring immediate intervention. BUN, hemoglobin, and WBC values are less urgent.