NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
A preschool client's mother reports that the child has frequent bouts of gastroenteritis.
Question 1 of 5
It would be MOST important for the nurse to ask which of the following questions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Determine why the nurse would make the assessment and how it relates to gastroenteritis. (1) does not pose a problem or solution regarding gastroenteritis (2) correct-environments with increased numbers of children (day care) more likely to promote infections due to close living conditions and increased likelihood of disease transmission (3) possible source of infection, but not as likely as a day care center (4) does not pose a problem or solution regarding gastroenteritis
Extract:
A patient is being treated in the telemetry unit for cardiac disease. The patient is to receive propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal) 20 mg PO at 9 AM. The nurse finds him wheezing with a nonproductive cough and shortness of breath.
Question 2 of 5
INITIALLY, the nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the outcome of each answer choice. (1) correct-side effects include increased airway resistance, patient is experiencing bronchospasm, should assess then call the physician (2) should assess the patient's condition first (3) experiencing a side effect, medication should not be given (4) medication should be held, experiencing a side effect
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A client who is withdrawing from alcohol says to the nurse, 'There are snakes on the wall.' Which action should the nurse take initially?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging the hallucination (delirium tremens) as perceived but clarifying reality reduces agitation without confrontation. Reassurance or lighting changes are less effective.
Question 4 of 5
The LPN/LVN is caring for an adult who has pneumonia. The nurse should instruct the nursing assistant to report which information immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restlessness may indicate hypoxia in pneumonia, a critical symptom requiring immediate reporting to assess oxygenation status.
Question 5 of 5
Prior to suctioning a tracheotomy, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering oxygen pre-suctioning prevents hypoxia, as suctioning can reduce oxygen levels. Oropharyngeal suctioning, cannula changes, or bed elevation are not primary pre-suction steps.