NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
An adult is admitted with suspected urolithiasis. Which nursing diagnosis is of highest priority when planning nursing care for this client immediately after admission?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kidney stones cause severe pain, making acute pain the priority diagnosis for immediate relief and comfort. Other diagnoses are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a family history of Huntington's disease asks the nurse for information on how the disease is transmitted. Which of the following statements indicates that she understands the nurse's teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Huntington's disease is autosomal dominant, meaning there is a 50% (1 in 2) chance of passing the gene to each child, regardless of sex.
Question 3 of 5
During a routine check-up, an insulin-dependent diabetic has his glycosylated hemoglobin checked. The results indicate a level of 11%. Based on this result, what teaching should the nurse emphasize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily blood sugar monitoring. Normal hemoglobin A1C (glycosylated hemoglobin) level is 7 to 9%. Elevation indicates elevated glucose levels over time.
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A client is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization at 8 AM. The client's laboratory work was completed five days ago. The results were: K⺠3.0 mEq/L, Na⺠148 mEq/L, glucose 178 mg/dL. He complains of muscle weakness and cramps.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions is BEST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) Aldactone is potassium-sparing diuretic and is an oral medication, patient is NPO for procedure (2) is not feasible prior to the cardiac cath because the client is NPO (3) correct-signs and symptoms are indicative of hypokalemia; stat serum K⺠level is needed to confirm the K⺠level prior to going for cardiac catheterization (4) is unnecessary at this time
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Question 5 of 5
The client is scheduled for a myelogram today. The permit has been signed. The client tells the nurse that she has changed her mind and does not want to have the procedure. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients have the right to withdraw consent at any time, respecting autonomy. Coercion or suggesting physician displeasure is unethical.