NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a subtotal thyroidectomy yesterday. Which of the following client statements would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle cramps and tingling in the legs post-thyroidectomy suggest hypocalcemia, a serious complication due to possible parathyroid gland damage, which regulates calcium. This requires immediate assessment and intervention. Options A, C, and D are less urgent: sore throat is expected, palpitations may indicate hyperthyroidism, and sleepiness is nonspecific.
Question 2 of 5
When caring for an abused client, what is most important for the nurse to do initially?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing a safe place is the priority, ensuring immediate protection from further abuse before addressing long-term support.
Question 3 of 5
A postoperative client has pain medication ordered PRN for discomfort. During the first assessment, the nurse notes that the client has not received pain medication all day. His vital signs are within normal limits, but he is sweating profusely. He smiles at you while speaking and states that he is not hot but is still experiencing some pain and has been since early this morning. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering the minimum dose and reassessing ensures effective pain management while monitoring response, given diaphoresis and reported pain.
Question 4 of 5
When describing the correct way for cleansing a wound site, the nurse understands that the wound should be cleaned:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleaning from the drainage site outward prevents spreading pathogens. Other methods risk contamination or are inappropriate.
Question 5 of 5
Included in teaching the client with tuberculosis taking isoniazid (INH) about follow-up home care, the nurse should emphasize that a laboratory appointment for which of the following lab tests is critical?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liver function. INH can cause hepatocellular injury and hepatitis. This side effect is age-related and can be detected with regular assessment of liver enzymes, which are released into the blood from damaged liver cells.