NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client suspected to have Tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following diagnostic tests is essential for determining the presence of active TB?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sputum culture. The sputum culture is the most accurate method for determining the presence of active TB.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse's neighbor complains to the nurse that he feels tired all the time. Which comment suggests to the nurse that the man may have a serious sleep disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Snoring may indicate sleep apnea, a serious disorder causing fatigue, unlike napping, early waking, or muscle jerks, which are less concerning.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client with MRSA is receiving Vanomycin (Vancocin) IV. If the client experiences 'red man' syndrome, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Red man syndrome is caused by rapid vancomycin infusion, leading to histamine release. Slowing the infusion and monitoring blood pressure manage symptoms. It's not normal, and discontinuing is unnecessary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of anxiety disorder.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep breathing exercises calm the autonomic nervous system, reducing acute anxiety effectively and non-invasively. Benzodiazepines are used cautiously, isolation increases anxiety, and high-stimulus environments worsen it.