NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 9 Questions
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A client admitted for regulation of her insulin dosage. The client takes 15 units of Humulin N insulin at 8 AM every day.
Question 1 of 5
At 4 PM, which of the following nursing observations would indicate a complication from the insulin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the cause of each symptom and how it relates to hypoglycemia. (1) signs of hyperglycemia (2) correct-Humulin N insulin is an intermediate-acting insulin that peaks from eight to twelve hours after administration; this is when signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia will occur (3) signs of hyperglycemia (4) signs of hyperglycemia
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Question 2 of 5
A client comes to the emergency room with complaints of 'numbness, tingling, and coldness' of her left leg. She is able to walk. You note that the skin appears pale and is cool to the touch. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Palpating pulses assesses for arterial occlusion, the priority to determine the cause of numbness and coldness, guiding urgent intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discussing nutritional requirements with the parents of an 18 month-old child. Which of these statements about milk consumption is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Should be limited to 3-4 cups of milk daily. Excessive milk intake can reduce consumption of other nutrients.
Extract:
Several days after a client had a myocardial infarction, the physician placed him on a 2-gm sodium diet.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following selections would indicate to the nurse an understanding of the diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the foods that are allowed on a 2-gm sodium diet. (1) correct-all items are low in sodium; milk is allowed on a salt-restricted diet (2) instant oatmeal has sodium added (3) bacon is high in sodium (4) all baked breads are high in sodium, as is sausage
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of multiple sclerosis about interferon beta-1a (Avonex). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever or flu-like symptoms are common interferon beta-1a side effects but may also indicate infection, requiring reporting. Options A, C, and D are incorrect: grapefruit juice is irrelevant, stopping the medication risks relapse, and exams are essential.