NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult had exploratory surgery and postoperatively had an exacerbation of asthma. The client is on a rebreathing mask and seems upset and angry. What is the best nursing approach?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spending time with the client addresses emotional distress, calming them without medication or restraints, supporting asthma management.
Extract:
A student nurse caring for a client while wearing a gown and gloves in addition to following standard precautions.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should determine that care is appropriate if the student nurse performs which of the following activities?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how the organism of each disease is spread. (1) requires airborne precautions, particulate respirator (2) requires droplet precautions, nurse should wear a mask (3) requires standard precautions (4) correct-requires contact precautions
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient admitted two days ago with a diagnosis of closed head injury. If the patient develops diabetes insipidus, the nurse would observe which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: signs of dehydration, increased output, low specific gravity, normal 1.010-1.030
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning care for an adult who has myasthenia gravis. What should be included in the care plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myasthenia gravis causes muscle weakness, risking aspiration; checking gag and swallowing reflexes before eating ensures safety, unlike bathing or activity timing.
Extract:
A client is diagnosed with lung cancer and undergoes a pneumonectomy.
Question 5 of 5
In the immediate postoperative period, which of the following nursing assessments is MOST important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to a pneumonectomy. (1) on the surgical side, breath sounds will be absent (2) correct-position of the trachea should be evaluated; with a tracheal shift, an increase in pressure could occur on the operative side and could cause pressure against the mediastinal area (3) important to observe but not as high a priority (4) does not relate to the situation