NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of renal failure.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A serum potassium of 6.2 mEq/L indicates hyperkalemia, a life-threatening condition in renal failure due to impaired excretion, risking cardiac arrhythmias. Elevated creatinine, BUN, and low hemoglobin are expected but less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
Following a CT scan with contrast medium, the nurse should give attention to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Forcing fluids promotes excretion of contrast medium, reducing risk of renal toxicity. Bed rest and hemorrhage monitoring are not typically required.
Extract:
A client before administration of captopril (Capoten).
Question 3 of 5
The MOST appropriate nursing action before administration of captopril (Capoten) would be to check the client's
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice and how it relates to Capoten. (1) important, but not a priority (2) correct-is an antihypertensive that necessitates that a BP be assessed prior to administration (3) important, but not priority (4) unnecessary to assess prior to the administration of the medication
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The recent increase in the reported cases of active tuberculosis (TB) in the United States is attributed to which factor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The rise in reported cases of positive HIV infections. Between 1985 and 2002 there has been a significant increase in the reported cases of TB. The increase was most evident in cities with a high incidence of positive HIV infection. Positive HIV infection currently is the greatest known risk factor for reactivating latent TB infections.
Question 5 of 5
The parents of a newborn male with hypospadias want their child circumcised. The best response by the nurse would be to inform them that
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Circumcision is delayed so the foreskin can be used for the surgical repair. Even if only mild hypospadias is suspected, circumcision is not done to save the foreskin for surgical repair.