NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 9 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nasogastric tube of a post-op gastrectomy client has stopped draining greenish liquid. The nurse should
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irrigate it as ordered with normal saline. Nasogastric tubes are only irrigated with normal saline to maintain patency.
Question 2 of 5
A client hospitalized with chronic dyspepsia is diagnosed with gastric cancer. Which of the following is associated with an increased incidence of gastric cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Luncheon meats , high in nitrates, are linked to gastric cancer risk. Dairy , carbonated beverages , and refined sugars are not strongly associated.
Extract:
The nurse is caring for clients on a psychiatric unit and is suddenly faced with multiple issues.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following situations require the nurse's IMMEDIATE attention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: 'Require IMMEDIATE intervention' indicates that you are looking for the least stable situation. (1) should remove to quiet area, decrease environmental stimuli (2) correct-could indicate impending suicide, requires immediate follow-up (3) potential suicide is more immediate concern (4) command hallucination, potential suicide takes priority
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A 56-year-old male is admitted with a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The client is most likely to report esophageal discomfort following a meal of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hamburger and cola are high-fat and carbonated, respectively, both of which exacerbate GERD symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A client comes to the emergency room with complaints of 'numbness, tingling, and coldness' of her left leg. She is able to walk. You note that the skin appears pale and is cool to the touch. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Palpating pulses assesses for arterial occlusion, the priority to determine the cause of numbness and coldness, guiding urgent intervention.