NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 9 Questions
Extract:
A staff member informs the nurse that his six-year-old child has head lice.
Question 1 of 5
It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are a mix of assessments and implementations. Does this situation require assessment? Yes. Is there an appropriate assessment? Yes. (1) correct-observe for movement (louse) or small whitish oval specks that adhere to the hair shaft (nits); treat with gamma-benzene hexachloride (Kwell) (2) confirm the presence of lice before excluding from duty; if lice present, exclude from patient care until appropriate treatment has been received and shown to be effective (3) should assess first (4) should assess first, apply shampoo to dry hair and work into lather for 4-5 minutes
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A calcium level of 8.0 mg/dL indicates hypocalcemia, a serious complication post-thyroidectomy due to parathyroid damage, risking tetany or seizures. Options B, C, and D are expected: slight fever, tachycardia, and incision pain are common postoperatively.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is administering alendronate (Fosamax) to an adult. Which instruction is necessary to give the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alendronate can cause esophageal irritation; sitting up for 30 minutes post-dose ensures proper passage and absorption, preventing reflux. Milk, meals, or lying down increase irritation risk.
Question 4 of 5
When using restraints for an agitated/aggressive patient, which of the following statements should NOT influence the nurse’s actions during this intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The need for restraints is based on the patient’s behavior and safety risks, not their voluntary or involuntary admission status. Institutional policies, patient competence, and the care plan guide restraint use to ensure safety and compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Question 5 of 5
When planning the care for a young adult client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa which of these concerns should the nurse determine to be the priority for long term mobility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amenorrhea. Changes in reproductive hormones and in thyroid hormones can cause absence of menstruation, called amenorrhea, which contributes to osteoporosis and bone fractures.