NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
A nursing assistant states that her five-year-old child has developed chickenpox.
Question 1 of 5
It would be MOST important for the nurse to ask which of the following questions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: 'MOST important' indicates there may be more than one answer that you would like to select. Remember, you can only ask one question. (1) chickenpox spread by direct contact, airborne route; not the most important question (2) fever, malaise, and anorexia occur during first 24 hours; treat with Tylenol (3) correct-need to ascertain if staff has had the disease; if not, VZIG can be given; exclude from patient care from the 10th day after first exposure through the 21st day (28th day if VZIG given) after last exposure (4) important information, but assessing staff is most important
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Promethazine hydrochloride (Phenergan) 25 mg IV push has been ordered for a patient. Before administering this medication to the patient, the nurse should check the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: is very important to determine absolute patency of the vein; extravasation will cause necrosis
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with cystic fibrosis. The nurse would anticipate that the child would be deficient in which vitamins?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A, D, and K. The uptake of fat soluble vitamins is decreased in children with Cystic Fibrosis. Vitamins A, D, and K are fat soluble and are likely to be deficient in clients with Cystic Fibrosis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is discussing negativity with the parents of a 30 month-old child. How should the nurse tell the parents to best respond to this behavior?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Use patience and a sense of humor to deal with this behavior. This approach supports the toddler’s developing autonomy.
Extract:
A 26-year-old woman has missed her menstrual period. The client's last menstrual period began May 8 and ended May 12.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse determines that her EDC (estimated date of confinement) is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Remember Naegele's rule. (1) should add seven days (2) correct-when using the Naegele rule, add seven days to first day of last menstrual period and subtract three months (3) incorrectly started with the last day of the menstrual cycle (4) incorrect