NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse asks a client with a history of alcoholism about recent drinking behavior. The client states 'I didn't hurt anyone. I just like to have a good time, and drinking helps me to relax.' The client is using which defense mechanism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rationalization. The client justifies drinking by providing acceptable explanations for unacceptable behavior.
Extract:
A client admitted with acute hypoparathyroidism.
Question 2 of 5
It is MOST important for the nurse to have which of the following items available?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) correct-tracheostomy set is the most important for the client's safety due to risk for laryngospasm (2) nice to have, but not the most important (3) nice to have, but not the most important (4) unnecessary
Extract:
A bipolar patient refuses to put down the mop that he is swinging to threaten other patients and staff.
Question 3 of 5
What information is MOST important for the nurse to consider before administering a PRN IM dose of lorazepam (Ativan)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) use the least restrictive interventions in ascending order (2) use the least restrictive interventions in ascending order (3) correct-use the least restrictive interventions in ascending order (4) use the least restrictive interventions in ascending order
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a homebound client with a urinary catheter. The client's husband states that he thinks the catheter is obstructed. Which of the following observations would confirm this suspicion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: bladder distention is one of the earliest signs of obstructed drainage tubing
Question 5 of 5
A client has just returned to the medical-surgical unit following a segmental lung resection. After assessing the client, the first nursing action would be to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suction excessive tracheobronchial secretions. Suctioning the copious tracheobronchial secretions present in post-thoracic surgery clients maintains an open airway, which is always the priority nursing intervention.