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.
Extract:
A male client is admitted with urinary tract problems. A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and acid phosphatase Test are to be done.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse knows that
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) correct-PSA Test has replaced acid phosphatase Test in screening for prostatic cancer; Test must be drawn before digital rectal exam, as manipulation of the prostate will abnormally increase PSA value (2) inaccurate information about a PSA (3) inaccurate information about a PSA (4) inaccurate information about a PSA
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A baby is delivered following a pregnancy complicated by gestational diabetes. What should the nurse observe the baby for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infants of mothers with gestational diabetes are at risk for hypoglycemia due to high fetal insulin levels from maternal hyperglycemia, requiring close monitoring.
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
The nurse is teaching childbirth preparation classes. One woman asks about her rights to develop a birthing plan. Which response made by the nurse would be best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussion of the provider's role and the couple's rights and limitations in selecting birth options must precede development of a plan.