NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After admission for elective surgery, an adult says to the nurse, 'They asked me if I had advance directives. I don't even know what that is.' What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advance directives specify healthcare preferences for incapacitation, relevant for any adult, clearly explaining their purpose.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of osteoporosis about alendronate (Fosamax). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking alendronate with a calcium supplement is incorrect, as it reduces absorption; they should be taken at different times. Options A, B, and C are correct: morning dosing, remaining upright, and taking with water minimize esophageal irritation and maximize absorption.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positive rebound tenderness at McBurney’s point is a hallmark of appendicitis, indicating peritoneal irritation. Supine positioning may worsen pain, absent bowel sounds suggest obstruction, and a normal WBC count does not rule out appendicitis.
Question 4 of 5
A 68-year-old client has an order for hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril) 50 mg qd. The nurse knows that teaching has been successful if the client makes which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide causes potassium loss; eating potassium-rich apricots indicates understanding. Options A, B, and C are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse knows that the client with peripheral vascular disease understands her instructions in ways to improve circulation if the client states
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Answer C is the 'odd answer' and correct. Walking improves circulation by developing muscles that support blood vessels. Massaging may dislodge clots, elevating the bed is not specific to circulation, and propping feet reduces venous pooling but is less effective than walking.