NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An extremely agitated client is receiving haloperidol (Haldol) IM every 30 minutes while in the psychiatric emergency room.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Haloperidol can cause postural hypotension due to alpha-adrenergic blockade, especially during rapid neuroleptization. Monitoring vital signs, particularly blood pressure, every 30 minutes ensures client safety. Reassurance, education, and monitoring side effects are secondary to physiological stability.
Extract:
A client that has stage III pressure ulcer of the sacrum with foul smelling purulent drainage.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should intervene in which of the following situations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: 'Nurse should intervene' indicates an incorrect behavior. All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) contact precautions required for infected decubitus ulcer; private room if possible (2) correct-masks not needed and doors do not need to be closed (3) maintain positive nitrogen balance, should offer high protein diet with protein supplements (4) lifting prevents shearing force
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following observations best indicates to the nurse that a paraplegic client can adequately carry out activities of daily living at home after discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Transferring into and out of a wheelchair is essential for a paraplegic to perform ADLs independently, enabling mobility and access to other tasks. Shaving, maneuvering the wheelchair, and cooking are important but less critical if transfer ability is impaired.
Extract:
A client who has been complaining of dysuria, urinary frequency, and discomfort in the suprapubic area.
Question 4 of 5
After evaluating the results, the nurse should order a repeat urinalysis based on which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the significance of each answer choice and how it relates a bladder infection. (1) glucose increases during the inflammation process; it is not a primary component in determining urinary tract infections (2) not as complete a response as answer choice #3 (3) correct-with the client's complaints, WBCs and RBCs should be present; WBCs are a response to the inflammation process and irritation of the urethra; RBCs are increased when bladder mucosa is irritated and bleeding (4) indicates the concentration of the urine
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A 34-year-old man comes to the clinic for the results of a glycosylated hemoglobin assay (HbA1c). Which statement, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates an understanding of this procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: when RBCs are being formed, sugar is attached (glycosylated) and remains attached throughout the life of the RBC