NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old girl admitted with an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Involving the adolescent in planning her daily schedule promotes autonomy and control, which is developmentally appropriate and therapeutic for managing chronic illness. Rooming in, school programs, and friend visits are supportive but less empowering for self-management.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of type 1 diabetes who is receiving insulin glargine (Lantus) 20 units subcutaneously at bedtime. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sweating and irritability indicate hypoglycemia, a serious complication of insulin glargine, requiring immediate treatment with carbohydrates. Options A, B, and D are normal: glucose 100 mg/dL, heart rate 80 bpm, and blood pressure 120/80 mmHg indicate stability.
Question 3 of 5
A client is to begin taking Fosamax. The nurse must emphasize which of these instructions to the client when taking this medication? 'Take Fosamax
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fosamax should be taken first thing in the morning with 6-8 ounces of plain water at least 30 minutes before other medication or food. Food and fluids (other than water) greatly decrease the absorption of Fosamax. The client must be instructed to remain in the upright position for 30 minutes following the dose to facilitate passage into the stomach and minimize irritation of the esophagus.
Question 4 of 5
During a first aid class, the nurse instructs clients on the emergency care of second-degree burns.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing clothing and wrapping the victim in a clean sheet minimizes contamination and prevents infection in an emergency setting. Soap, ointments, or delaying action increase infection risk by introducing irritants or leaving the wound exposed.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old girl admitted with an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Involving the adolescent in planning her daily schedule promotes autonomy and control, which is developmentally appropriate and therapeutic for managing chronic illness. Rooming in, school programs, and friend visits are supportive but less empowering for self-management.