NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult who has just been diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis asks the nurse how long he will have to be in isolation. What should be included in the nurse's reply?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isolation for pulmonary TB ends when three consecutive sputum samples are negative, indicating non-infectiousness, typically before the full 6-month treatment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a total hip replacement. Which of the following actions is the PRIORITY?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning with legs abducted prevents hip dislocation, a critical complication post-hip replacement. Options A, B, and D are important but secondary: incentive spirometry prevents pneumonia, pain management supports recovery, and dressing checks monitor bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
An adult who has just been diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis asks the nurse how long he will have to be in isolation. What should be included in the nurse's reply?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isolation for pulmonary TB ends when three consecutive sputum samples are negative, indicating non-infectiousness, typically before the full 6-month treatment.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of asthma about using an albuterol inhaler. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using albuterol every 4 hours without symptoms is incorrect, as it is a rescue inhaler for acute symptoms, not maintenance. Options A, B, and D are correct: shaking ensures proper dose, holding breath maximizes absorption, and rinsing prevents oral thrush (though more relevant for steroids).
Question 5 of 5
A woman is scheduled for a breast biopsy. She is crying and says, 'I am so upset because I watched my mother die from ovarian cancer.' What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fear of cancer due to her mother's death is the most specific diagnosis, addressing her emotional response to the biopsy.