NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is 4 days post-op for a transverse colostomy. The client is ready for discharge and asks the nurse to empty his colostomy pouch. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Most adult learners obtain skills by participating in the activities. Anxiety about discharge can be causing the client to forget that they have mastered the skill of emptying the pouch. The client should show the nurse how the pouch is emptied.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client with Addison’s disease.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Steroid replacement is critical for Addison’s disease to manage adrenal insufficiency and prevent life-threatening crises. Infection, fluid balance, and seizures are secondary concerns compared to ensuring steroid therapy adherence.
Extract:
A client with a new tracheotomy with a small amount of serosanguineous drainage on the dressing. A client who is responsive with a moderate amount of clear fluid draining from the NG tube. A client with a chest tube and dark red drainage in the collection chamber. A client who is unresponsive to verbal stimuli with the oral airway out of place.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). Which of the following clients require IMMEDIATE attention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: Remember the ABCs. (1) expected outcome, patient is stable (2) no indication of complications, stable client (3) expected outcome, gently 'milk' tubing in the direction of the drainage, if needed (4) correct-reinsert airway to maintain patent airway
Extract:
A client with a necrotizing spider bite is to perform his own dressing changes at home.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is aware that which of the following statements, if made by the client, indicates a correct understanding of aseptic technique?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) not most important (2) correct-indicates understanding of asepsis, whose hallmark is handwashing (3) is not possible to carry out (4) should use only the prescribed medications on the wound
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
Promethazine hydrochloride (Phenergan) 25 mg IV push has been ordered for a patient. Before administering this medication to the patient, the nurse should check the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: is very important to determine absolute patency of the vein; extravasation will cause necrosis