NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A temperature of 100.4°F suggests infection, a serious complication in TPN due to catheter-related bloodstream infections. Options A, C, and D are less urgent: hyperglycemia is common and manageable, rapid weight gain may indicate fluid overload, and potassium 3.8 mEq/L is normal.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has just returned to the desk and has four phone messages to return.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heartburn radiating to the jaw in a man indicates possible chest pain, which could be a symptom of a myocardial infarction, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical attention. The other conditions (pregnancy-related heartburn, menopausal symptoms, and knee pain) are less urgent and can be addressed after ruling out a cardiac emergency.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients in a rehabilitation facility. The nursing team reports that a client recovering from a hip fracture has repeatedly 'transferred herself to the floor.' Which of the following actions, if taken by the nurse, is BEST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Observing the client’s transfer technique identifies the cause of falls, guiding interventions. Options A, B, and D are premature or restrictive.
Extract:
A 3-year-old girl with complaints of dysuria. The physician orders a catheterization to obtain a urine specimen.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) correct-children this age need simple explanations (2) might contaminate the equipment, must be a sterile procedure (3) not likely to listen to sister (4) not appropriate for this age
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient in the rehab unit at shift change. The patient has suffered a TBI 3 weeks ago. Which of the following is the most distinguishing characteristic of a neurological disturbance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: LOC is the most critical indicator of impaired neurological capabilities.