NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assisting the physician with the insertion of a central venous catheter. Which statement best explains the rationale for placing the client in Trendelenburg position?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trendelenburg position elevates the veins, making central venous catheter insertion easier. Comfort , tachycardia , and emboli are not primary concerns.
Question 2 of 5
A client with bipolar disorder receives Eskalith (lithium carbonate) bid. Which observation is associated with lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ataxia , or impaired coordination, is a sign of lithium toxicity. Hyporeflexia is not typical. Akathesia is restlessness, often linked to antipsychotics. Petechiae indicate bleeding issues, not lithium toxicity.
Extract:
A 19-year-old woman after delivery of a 7 lb 10 oz baby boy. The patient has decided to bottle-feed her infant.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should encourage the patient to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) will encourage milk secretion (2) will enhance flow of milk (3) may be taut due to engorgement, massage would be painful and unnecessary, will encourage milk flow (4) correct-will help minimize discomfort during period of engorgement
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered insertion of a nasogastric tube to provide supplemental feedings for a client recovering from a stroke. To facilitate insertion of the nasogastric tube, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flexing the neck aligns the esophagus, facilitating nasogastric tube insertion. Ice chips increase choking risk. Hyperextension misaligns the airway. Warm water is ineffective.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10 year-old child who has just been diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. The parents ask about the treatment prescribed, vasopressin. What is priority in teaching the child and family about this drug?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diabetes insipidus results from reduced secretion of the antidiuretic hormone, vasopressin. The child will need to administer daily injections of vasopressin, and should have the nasal spray form of the medication readily available. A medical alert tag should be worn.