NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of insulin for diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia (potassium 3.0 mEq/L) is a serious complication in diabetic ketoacidosis treatment, as insulin drives potassium into cells, risking arrhythmias. Options A, C, and D are less urgent: glucose 200 mg/dL is improving, pH 7.30 is near normal, and sodium 135 mEq/L is normal.
Question 2 of 5
An adult male is admitted with urolithiasis. The nurse expects which orders for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Pushing fluids promotes stone passage, straining urine captures stones for analysis, and pain medication addresses colic in urolithiasis. Clean catch, catheterization, or clear liquids are not standard.
Question 3 of 5
A client arrives in the emergency department after a radiologic accident at a local factory. The first action of the nurse would be to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse must initially assist in stabilizing the patient prior to performing the other tasks related to radiologic contamination.
Question 4 of 5
Prochlorperazine maleate (Compazine) 10 mg IM has been ordered for a client.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prochlorperazine (Compazine) is incompatible with other medications in the same syringe, so it must be drawn and administered separately from Stadol. Monitoring vital signs (e.g., blood pressure for orthostatic hypotension) is important but not the priority before administration. Dilution and route verification are unnecessary.
Question 5 of 5
The doctor has ordered the removal of a Davol drain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the client prior to removing the drain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding the breath during Davol drain removal prevents air entry into the wound. Normal breathing , deep breaths , or slow breathing may increase complications.