NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 34-year-old man admitted with low back pain. The history indicates that the patient has hemophilia A. The nurse should question which of the following orders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: contraindicated for persons with bleeding disorders, contains aspirin
Question 2 of 5
At approximately 6 PM, the nurse begins to open the nurses' notes for the evening shift. The last entry is noted for 1 PM, and there is no signature. The MOST appropriate nursing response is to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: day nurse can make a 'late entry' to add any additional information
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a long history of alcohol and drug dependence. It would be MOST important for the nurse to include which of the following as a part of his discharge planning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: self-help groups have greatest success rate as a sustained support system in the community
Question 4 of 5
The physician orders meperidine (Demerol) 50 mg IM every 3-4 h PRN for pain for a client. The client asks the nurse for the medication at bedtime. Prior to administering the pain medication, the nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: assessment first step in nursing process
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about home oxygen therapy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smoking near oxygen risks fire, a critical safety concern. Options A, B, and D are incorrect or unsafe.