NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of osteoporosis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight-bearing exercises strengthen bones, reducing fracture risk in osteoporosis. Vitamin C is less critical than calcium and vitamin D, calcium restriction worsens bone loss, and bed rest increases bone resorption.
Question 2 of 5
The infant of a diabetic mother has a blood glucose of 90 mg/dL and a serum calcium level of 7.0 mg/dL. The nurse should anticipate that which of the following medications would be administered IV?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypocalcemia (7.0 mg/dL) in infants of diabetic mothers risks tetany; calcium gluconate is indicated. Options A, B, and C are inappropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease about levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dark urine is not an expected side effect of levodopa-carbidopa; it may indicate another issue, such as hematuria, requiring investigation. Options A, B, and C are correct: taking on an empty stomach improves absorption, high-protein meals interfere with efficacy, and muscle twitching may indicate toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
A 6-year-old child is seen in the physician's office. His mother tells you that for the last few weeks, the child has been urinating frequently, drinking and eating a lot. The nurse determines that the urine specific gravity is 1.004. The child is afebrile. What tests does the nurse expect to be ordered for this client at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, and low urine specific gravity (1.004) suggest diabetes mellitus; urine and finger stick glucose tests confirm hyperglycemia. CBC, IVP, or culture are less relevant.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse performs an assessment of an 8-year-old girl diagnosed with scoliosis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scoliosis causes lateral spinal curvature, leading to thoracic asymmetry. Waddling gait is associated with hip issues, edema with circulatory problems, and a protruding sternum with pectus carinatum, none of which are typical of scoliosis.