NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of diabetes insipidus.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Polyuria and thirst result from diabetes insipidus due to insufficient antidiuretic hormone, leading to excessive water loss. Weight gain, edema, hypotension, and hyperglycemia are unrelated.
Extract:
A client has a three-way Foley catheter following a transurethral resection.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nursing assistant reports to the RN that a patient with anemia is complaining of weakness. Which of the following responses by the nurse to the nursing assistant is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: standard, unchanging procedure; decrease cardiac workload
Extract:
An arthritic client must be able to perform tasks to manage at home alone following discharge from the hospital.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse knows that to manage at home alone following discharge from the hospital, an arthritic client must be able to perform which of the following tasks?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Think about the significance of each answer choice and how it relates to arthritis. (1) stairs can be eliminated in the client's environment (2) is a modifiable problem with the use of slip-on shoes (3) correct-is part of basic hygiene and grooming that must be done daily to maintain overall health (4) is not necessary for independence; walker or wheelchair may be used
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
Which instruction should be given to the client taking alendronate sodium (Fosamax)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alendronate sodium is a drug used to treat osteoporosis. The drug causes gastric reflux, so the client should remain upright for 30 minutes after taking it and take it with only water. Taking it before arising or with estrogen is incorrect, and forcing fluids is not necessary.