NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a transurethral resection of the prostate yesterday.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A urine output of 150 cc over 8 hours is critically low, indicating possible obstruction, bleeding, or renal impairment, requiring immediate intervention. Bladder spasms, bright red urine with clots, and burning are expected post-procedure but should be monitored.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a school-aged child and family about the use of inhalers prescribed for asthma. What is the best way to evaluate effectiveness of the treatments?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The peak flow meter, if used correctly, shows effectiveness of inhalants.
Extract:
A client has a three-way Foley catheter following a transurethral resection.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse would anticipate infusing irrigating solution rapidly when
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) not a reason to infuse irrigating solution rapidly (2) correct-three-way Foley catheter should be irrigated rapidly when bright-red drainage or clots are present; irrigation rate should be decreased to about 40 gtts/min when the drainage clears (3) not indication to infuse irrigating solution rapidly (4) not indication to infuse irrigating solution rapidly
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of alcoholism.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A serum potassium of 3.2 mEq/L indicates hypokalemia, a life-threatening complication in chronic alcoholism due to poor nutrition and diuretic effects of alcohol, risking arrhythmias. Elevated AST reflects liver damage, but hypokalemia is more immediately dangerous.
Question 5 of 5
The physician suggests play therapy for a 7-year-old girl who is having some difficulty adjusting to her parents' impending divorce. The nurse knows this type of therapy is useful because
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: children have difficulty putting feelings into words; play is how they express themselves