NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is admitted to the unit with a fractured femur and will be in Buck's extension traction for several days. The client tells the nurse that she has all of the following. Which is likely to cause the client the most problems at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hiatal hernia can be exacerbated by prolonged immobility in traction, increasing reflux and discomfort. Hypertension, finger osteoarthritis, and high cholesterol are less directly impacted by traction.
Question 2 of 5
Which playroom activities should the nurse organize for a small group of 7 year-old hospitalized children?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sports and games with rules. The purpose of play for the 7 year-old is developing cooperation. Rules are very important. Logical reasoning and social skills are developed through play.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who has kidney stones. Which action is essential for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Straining urine captures kidney stones for analysis, guiding treatment. Blood pressure, bed rest, or positioning are not primary.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-year-old with coarctation of the aorta is scheduled for corrective surgery. Which preoperative lab result should be reported to the physician?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A WBC of 14,000 suggests possible infection, which should be reported before surgery, so B is correct. HCT 48% , platelet count 200,000 , and RBC 5.3 are within normal ranges.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client on complete bed rest. Which action by the nurse is most important in preventing the formation of deep vein thrombosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preventing popliteal pressure will prevent venous stasis and possibly deep vein thrombosis.