NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
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 1 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
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Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of osteoporosis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight-bearing exercises strengthen bones, reducing fracture risk in osteoporosis. Vitamin C is less critical than calcium and vitamin D, calcium restriction worsens bone loss, and bed rest increases bone resorption.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a deep vein thrombosis. Which finding would require the nurse's immediate attention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory rate of 32. Clients with deep vein thrombosis are at risk for the development of pulmonary embolism (PE). The most common symptoms of PE are tachypnea, dyspnea, and chest pain.
Question 4 of 5
A client receiving Gentamycin (garamycin) IVPB has a morning peak level of 12 μg/mL. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should notify the physician because the level is too high (therapeutic range for Garamycin is 4-10 μg/mL). Answers B and C are incorrect because they would increase the peak level. Answer D refers to the time for drawing a trough level, making it incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of gout about colchicine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diarrhea is a serious colchicine side effect, indicating potential toxicity. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.