NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
A client who has had an above-knee amputation (AKA) with an immediate prosthetic fitting.
Question 1 of 5
It is MOST important for the nurse to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are a mix of assessments and implementations. Is there an appropriate assessment? No. Determine the outcome of each implementation. (1) drains not usually used with amputations (2) rigid cast dressing frequently used to create a socket for prosthesis (3) elevation of extremity unnecessary, rigid cast dressing prevents swelling (4) correct-cast applied to provide uniform compression, prevent pain and contractures
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A 2-month-old boy with a temperature of $102°F (39°C) is brought to the emergency department by his mother.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A low-grade fever within 24-48 hours is a common response to DPT immunization. A high fever (102°F) one week later is unlikely related to the immunization and should be reported to a physician for evaluation, possibly indicating another cause.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positive rebound tenderness at McBurney’s point is a hallmark of appendicitis, indicating peritoneal irritation. Supine positioning may worsen pain, absent bowel sounds suggest obstruction, and a normal WBC count does not rule out appendicitis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of heart failure about carvedilol (Coreg). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dizziness or lightheadedness may indicate hypotension, a carvedilol side effect, requiring reporting. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is supervising the staff providing care for an 18-month-old hospitalized with hepatitis A.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis A requires contact precautions for diapered or incontinent patients, including a private room to prevent transmission. Removing toys risks spreading contamination, high-fat snacks are inappropriate, and standard precautions alone are insufficient.