NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman has been recently diagnosed with systemic lupus and shares with the nurse, 'I am thinking about getting pregnant, but I don't know how I will be able to tolerate a pregnancy since I have lupus.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should assess the duration of remission, as women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) should be in remission for at least 5 months before conceiving to minimize risks of maternal and fetal complications. Pregnancy does not typically improve SLE symptoms, gestation length is unaffected, and early pregnancy post-diagnosis is not recommended.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a postcholecystectomy client who had the T-tube removed this AM.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark, greenish-yellow drainage is expected bile after T-tube removal. Replacing the saturated dressing with a more absorbent one keeps the site clean and dry, preventing infection. Cultures are unnecessary without infection signs, dehiscence is unlikely, and reinforcing risks infection.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sleeping on the right side can worsen GERD by allowing acid to reflux into the esophagus; the left side or head elevation is preferred. Options A, B, and C are correct: avoiding lying down post-meal, eating smaller meals, and avoiding coffee reduce reflux.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted with the diagnosis of meningitis. Which finding would the nurse expect when assessing this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flexion of the hip and knees with passive flexion of the neck. This is a positive Brudzinski's sign, indicative of meningitis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing a sterile dressing change. Which action is essential?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing sterile gloves maintains a sterile field, essential for preventing infection during a sterile dressing change.