NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a gastrectomy. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temperature of 100.8°F suggests infection, a serious complication post-gastrectomy due to risk of anastomotic leak, requiring immediate evaluation. Options B, C, and D are expected: incision pain, NG tube output, and urine output 40 mL/hour are normal on day 1.
Extract:
A client is admitted with renal calculi and is experiencing severe pain. Meperidine (Demerol) 75 mg IM is given prior to the change of shift.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following symptoms is MOST important for the nurse to report to the next shift?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to renal calculi. (1) often accompanies pain, but is not most important to report to next shift (2) important, but not the highest priority (3) correct-location of the pain depends on location of renal stone; character of pain changes depending on location or movement of stone (4) important, but not the highest priority
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assigned to care for a client who had a myocardial infarction (MI) 2 days ago. The client has many questions about this condition. What area is a priority for the nurse to discuss at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: At 2 days post-MI, the client's education should be focused on the immediate needs and concerns for the day.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion for pain control. When caring for this client, which one of these actions can the RN safely assign to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When directing the UAP, communicate clearly and specifically what the task is and what should be reported to the nurse. Implementation of routine tasks should be delegated since they do not require independent judgment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of dementia.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using simple, clear sentences enhances comprehension in dementia patients with cognitive impairment. Loud speaking is unnecessary, open-ended questions overwhelm, and written instructions are ineffective.