NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of diabetic ketoacidosis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin administration corrects hyperglycemia and ketosis in diabetic ketoacidosis, the primary treatment. IV fluids are used, oral glucose is contraindicated, and blood pressure monitoring is less frequent.
Question 2 of 5
A pre-term newborn is to be fed breast milk through nasogastric tube. Breast milk is preferred over formula for premature infants because it
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Provides antibodies. Breast milk offers maternal antibodies, enhancing immunity in preterm infants.
Question 3 of 5
The nursing intervention that best describes treatment to deal with the behaviors of clients with personality disorders include
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Consistent limit-setting enforced 24 hours per day. This helps restructure maladaptive behaviors in personality disorders.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of depression who is receiving bupropion (Wellbutrin) 150 mg PO bid. Which of the following client statements would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thoughts of ending life indicate suicidal ideation, a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention in a client on bupropion. Options
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of furosemide (Lasix) for heart failure. Which of the following laboratory results would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (potassium 3.0 mEq/L) is a serious complication of furosemide, increasing the risk of arrhythmias in heart failure. Options B, C, and D are normal: sodium 138 mEq/L, creatinine 1.2 mg/dL, and calcium 9.0 mg/dL do not indicate complications.