NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult client who had major abdominal surgery is returned to her room on the surgical nursing unit. The postanesthesia nurse reports that the client is awake and has stable vital signs. She has a nasogastric tube in place that is attached to intermittent suction. How should the nurse position the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-sitting facilitates breathing, reduces aspiration risk with a nasogastric tube, and promotes comfort post-abdominal surgery. Supine or dorsal recumbent increases aspiration risk, and prone is contraindicated.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of deep vein thrombosis.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bed rest with leg elevation reduces venous pressure and prevents clot dislodgement in DVT. Analgesics and compresses are supportive, and active exercises risk embolization.
Question 3 of 5
A 28-year-old primigravida with pregestational diabetes visits the clinic 6 weeks gestation. Which of the following statements indicates that she understands the nurse's teaching regarding her insulin needs during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pregnancy hormones increase insulin resistance, requiring more insulin as pregnancy progresses in diabetic patients. Other statements are incorrect regarding insulin dynamics.
Extract:
The nurse is instructing a client being discharged on tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate).
Question 4 of 5
The nurse knows further instruction is needed if the client makes which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to Parnate. (1) correct-Parnate is a MAO inhibitor; must avoid food with tyramine (aged cheese, yogurt, beer, wine) to prevent hypertensive crisis (2) sunblock required (3) no contraindication to sensible weight reduction diet (4) expected outcome of antidepressant; takes 3-4 weeks to work
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a post-operative client who develops a wound evisceration. The first nursing intervention should be
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When evisceration occurs, the wound should first be quickly covered by sterile dressings soaked in sterile saline. This prevents tissue damage until a repair can be effected.