NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An involuntary psychiatric patient asks the nurse to mail his letter to the President. He states that the letter will make the President regret his actions to prevent homosexuals from serving in the military. Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mailing the letter respects the patient’s communication rights while addressing potential concerns. Options A, B, and C violate autonomy or privacy.
Question 2 of 5
During a first aid class, the nurse instructs clients on the emergency care of second-degree burns.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing clothing and wrapping the victim in a clean sheet minimizes contamination and prevents infection in an emergency setting. Soap, ointments, or delaying action increase infection risk by introducing irritants or leaving the wound exposed.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has a strong family history of breast cancer tells the nurse that she is taking a drug to prevent breast cancer. The nurse expects the drug that she is receiving is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tamoxifen is used for breast cancer prevention in high-risk individuals due to its anti-estrogenic effects. Cyclophosphamide and Doxorubicin are chemotherapy drugs, not preventive, so B and D are incorrect. Estrogen can increase breast cancer risk, making C incorrect.
Extract:
A postoperative appendectomy client who is complaining of incisional pain. A diabetic client who had a cardiac catheterization in the early AM. A postoperative cholecystectomy client who is complaining of incisional pain. A client with congestive heart failure who underwent diuresis in the hospital.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning discharge for a group of clients. It is MOST important to refer which of the following clients for home care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the least stable client. Remember the ABCs. (1) expected outcome, treat with analgesics (2) instruct no bending, straining, or lifting heavy objects for 24 hours, observe for bleeding, swelling, new bruising at puncture site (3) expected outcome, treat with analgesics (4) correct-assess for decreased circulating volume, hypotension, tachycardia, monitor for signs and symptoms of hypokalemia
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hours postoperative after an appendectomy. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A temperature of 100.8°F 6 hours post-appendectomy suggests infection, possibly from perforation or abscess, requiring immediate evaluation. Options A, C, and D are expected: heart rate 88 is normal, absent bowel sounds are typical post-surgery, and moderate pain is common.