NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Following surgery for placement of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt as treatment for hydrocephalus, the parents question why the infant has a small abdominal incision. The best response by the nurse would be to explain that the incision was made in order to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pass the catheter into the abdominal cavity. The VP shunt drains cerebrospinal fluid into the peritoneal cavity via a catheter inserted through an abdominal incision.
Extract:
A client who has been complaining of dysuria, urinary frequency, and discomfort in the suprapubic area.
Question 2 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
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Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of type 1 diabetes who is receiving insulin lispro (Humalog) 8 units before meals. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sweating and confusion indicate hypoglycemia, a medical emergency with insulin lispro. Options A, C, and D are less urgent.
Extract:
A 76-year-old man receiving isoniazid (INH) 200 mg every day for 6 months.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse would be MOST concerned if the client made which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to Isoniazid. (1) infrequent side effect of the medication (2) not a side effect of the medication (3) correct-may cause peripheral neuropathy indicated by tingling, may also see nausea (4) not a side effect of the medication
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse arranges for a interpreter to facilitate communication between the health care team and a non-English speaking client. To promote therapeutic communication, the appropriate action for the nurse to remember when working with an interpreter is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should communicate with the client and the family, not with the interpreter. Culturally appropriate eye contact, gestures, and body language toward the client and family are important factors to enhance rapport and understanding. Maintain eye contact with both the client and interpreter to elicit feedback and read nonverbal cues.