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
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of heart failure who is receiving furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg PO daily. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (3.0 mEq/L) from furosemide increases arrhythmia risk in heart failure. Options B, C, and D are normal.
Extract:
A six-month-old infant has had all of the required immunizations.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse knows this would include which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) correct-first dose of the DPT may be given at two months, the second is given around four months (2) MMR is given at 15 months (3) polio is given at two and four months and again at 12 to 18 months (4) smallpox vaccine is no longer recommended
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients(width)clients in the pediatric clinic.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A crooked smile in an infant suggests facial muscle weakness, controlled by the facial nerve (VII), which governs facial expressions. Cranial nerves III (eye movement), V (sensation), and XI (neck/shoulder movement) are unrelated to smiling.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client who had surgery for an ileal conduit two days ago. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A close-fitting drainage bag prevents urine leakage, protecting skin integrity post-ileal conduit. Options A, C, and D risk skin irritation or bag adhesion issues.