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 insulin aspart (NovoLog) 10 units subcutaneously before meals. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sweating and shakiness indicate hypoglycemia, a serious complication of insulin aspart, requiring immediate treatment with carbohydrates. Options A, B, and D are less concerning: glucose 80 mg/dL is normal, heart rate 90 bpm and blood pressure 130/80 mmHg are stable.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse anticipates that for a family who practices Chinese medicine the priority therapeutic goal would be to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For followers of Chinese medicine, health is maintained through balance between the forces of yin and yang.
Extract:
A 22-year-old woman comes to the hospital at term in the early stages of labor. A diagnosis of complete placenta previa is made.
Question 3 of 5
It would be MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are both assessments and implementations. Is the assessment appropriate? No. Determine the outcome of each implementation. Is it desired? (1) implementation, Brethine used to delay delivery in preterm labor (2) correct-implementation, cannot deliver vaginally (3) implementation, cannot deliver vaginally (4) assessment, cannot deliver vaginally, cesarean section must be performed
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A cooling blanket is ordered for an adult client who has a temperature of 106°F. What nursing action is essential because the client has a cooling blanket?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Turning every two hours prevents skin breakdown from prolonged cooling blanket contact.
Tongue blades, ice, or heavy coverings are inappropriate.
Question 5 of 5
A woman who recently had a simple mastectomy is about to be discharged. She seems very concerned about such things as where to find the best prosthesis, suitable underwear, and swimsuits, and adjusting to life with only one breast. Which resource is appropriate for the nurse to recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reach to Recovery offers peer support and resources for mastectomy patients, addressing prosthesis and lifestyle adjustments. Other options are less specific.