NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in the outpatient clinic plans care for a 65-year-old woman with left-sided weakness due to a cerebral vascular accident (CVA). The client has a history of hypertension and osteoporosis. It is MOST important for the nurse to encourage the client to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weight-bearing activities stimulate bone formation, critical for osteoporosis, and improve mobility post-CVA. Options A, B, and C support bone health but are less impactful than exercise for addressing both conditions.
Question 2 of 5
An adult has the following blood gasses: pH=7.52, pCO2=50, HCO3=35, and pO2=90. What is most likely to be in the client's history of presenting signs and symptoms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High pH and HCO3 indicate metabolic alkalosis, commonly caused by frequent vomiting, losing gastric acid.
Question 3 of 5
The client is scheduled for a myelogram today. The permit has been signed. The client tells the nurse that she has changed her mind and does not want to have the procedure. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients have the right to withdraw consent at any time, respecting autonomy. Coercion or suggesting physician displeasure is unethical.
Extract:
A young adult client is scheduled for her first debridement of a second-degree burn of the left arm.
Question 4 of 5
It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) appropriate, but is not a high priority (2) correct-planning for burn wound treatment should include organizing and planning to spend time not only on the mechanics of the procedure, but on providing the emotional support necessary for the client (3) appropriate, but is not a high priority (4) appropriate, but is not a high priority
Extract:
The nurse is aware that Rh immune globulin (RhoGAM) is administered.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is aware that Rh immune globulin (RhoGAM) is administered to prevent complications in which of the following situations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) if both mother and baby are Rh-negative, there is no problem (2) correct-RhoGAM is given to an Rh-negative mother who delivers an Rh-positive baby when baby has a negative Coombs' Test (3) medication is not given if the mother has been sensitized by a previous pregnancy (4) there is no incompatibility here, but the mother needs to be evaluated regarding sensitization in the incomplete pregnancy