NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of falls.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A night light in the bathroom reduces fall risk by improving visibility during nighttime ambulation, a common time for falls. High bed positions and bed rest increase fall risk, and fluid restriction is unrelated to fall prevention.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of peptic ulcer disease who is receiving ranitidine (Zantac) 150 mg PO bid. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Black, tarry stools indicate gastroinTest inal bleeding, a serious complication in peptic ulcer disease. Options A, B, and D are less urgent.
Extract:
An eight-year-old with cystic fibrosis (CF).
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following dietary requirements should be considered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) contains high fat (2) correct-impaired inTest inal absorption due to cystic fibrosis necessitates a diet higher in protein and calories; fat is decreased because it may interfere with absorption of other nutrients (3) not adequate for this child (4) contains high fat
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is to administer Lanoxin(digoxin) elixir to a 6-month old with a congenital heart defect. The nurse auscultates an apical pulse rate of 100 . The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pulse of 100 in a 6-month-old is normal (80-150 bpm), so the nurse should administer digoxin . Calling the physician or holding the dose is unnecessary. Rechecking later is not standard.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a prostatectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A temperature of 100.8°F suggests infection, a serious post-prostatectomy complication. Options A, C, and D are normal.