NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of type 2 diabetes who is receiving metformin (Glucophage) 500 mg PO bid. Which of the following laboratory results would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A creatinine of 2.0 mg/dL indicates renal impairment, increasing the risk of lactic acidosis with metformin, requiring immediate evaluation. Options B, C, and D are less concerning: A1c 7.0% shows fair control, potassium 4.0 mEq/L is normal, and glucose 120 mg/dL is acceptable.
Extract:
A client has a total laryngectomy with a permanent tracheostomy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following would be necessary for the nurse to consider regarding the client's nutrition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) correct-tube feedings frequently started as the initial nutritional intake; prevents trauma to suture area (2) although the client has permanent tracheotomy, will be able to eat normally after area has healed (3) nutritional intake will begin when bowel sounds return and client can tolerate intake (4) client is not dependent on ventilator
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of propofol (Diprivan) for sedation. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 90% is low, indicating hypoxemia, a serious complication of propofol due to respiratory depression, requiring immediate intervention. Options A, B, and C are acceptable: respiratory rate 12 breaths/min, blood pressure 100/60 mmHg, and heart rate 80 bpm are stable.
Extract:
The nurse checks for placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube before beginning a tube feeding for a client.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following results would indicate to the nurse that the tube feeding can begin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how the answers relate to a tube feeding. (1) mucus may be from lungs (2) correct-stomach contents are acidic (3) not a safe way to check placement (4) not a reliable indication
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching childbirth preparation classes. One woman asks about her rights to develop a birthing plan. Which response made by the nurse would be best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussion of the provider's role and the couple's rights and limitations in selecting birth options must precede development of a plan.