NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is admitted with probable pulmonary tuberculosis. Which findings would the nurse expect to be present in this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Tuberculosis causes chronic cough, hemoptysis (bloody sputum), night sweats, and malaise due to systemic infection. Fevers are typically low-grade and nocturnal, and weight loss, not gain, is common.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assisting a client with deep breathing and coughing exercises following abdominal surgery. What instruction is most appropriate for the nurse to give the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Splinting the incision reduces pain and supports effective deep breathing and coughing, preventing postoperative complications.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes about glimepiride (Amaryl). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping glimepiride when blood sugar is normal is incorrect, as type 2 diabetes requires ongoing treatment to maintain control. Options A, B, and C are correct: pre-breakfast dosing maximizes efficacy, sweating indicates hypoglycemia, and alcohol increases hypoglycemia risk.
Question 4 of 5
A client had a thoracotomy 3 hours ago. For the past 2 hours there has been 100 cc per hour of bloody chest drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive chest drainage (100 cc/hour) suggests hemorrhage, requiring immediate physician notification. Options A, B, and C are secondary interventions.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements reflects Kohlberg's theory of the moral development of the preschool-age child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In Kohlberg's preconventional stage (preschoolers), moral behavior is driven by consequences (punishment or reward). Obedience, respect, or pleasing others reflect later stages.