NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is thought to have myasthenia gravis. The nurse knows that which test is most likely to be ordered for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The edrophonium test, which temporarily improves muscle strength in myasthenia gravis, confirms diagnosis by enhancing neuromuscular transmission, unlike imaging or lumbar puncture.
Extract:
An 18-year-old client with anorexia nervosa is admitted to the hospital.
Question 2 of 5
In planning to care for the client, the nurse would expect the client to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to anorexia. (1) usually view their appearance as fat (2) inaccurate for client with anorexia nervosa (3) correct-display a marked preoccupation with food (4) inaccurate for client with anorexia nervosa
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A client with bipolar disorder receives Eskalith (lithium carbonate) bid. Which observation is associated with lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ataxia , or impaired coordination, is a sign of lithium toxicity. Hyporeflexia is not typical. Akathesia is restlessness, often linked to antipsychotics. Petechiae indicate bleeding issues, not lithium toxicity.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A client is scheduled to have a blood test for cholesterol and triglycerides the next day. The nurse would tell the client
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Do not eat or drink anything but water for 12 hours before the blood test.' Blood lipid levels should be measured on a fasting sample.