NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of anxiety disorder.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep breathing exercises calm the autonomic nervous system, reducing acute anxiety effectively and non-invasively. Benzodiazepines are used cautiously, isolation increases anxiety, and high-stimulus environments worsen it.
Extract:
The nurse is making patient assignments on the obstetrical unit.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following patients should the nurse assign to an RN who has been reassigned to the obstetrical unit from outpatient surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: LPN/LVN and 'pulled' RN receive stable patients with expected outcomes. (1) correct-monitor IV therapy, administer antiemetics and nutritional supplements (2) monitor patient's response to medication and the status of the fetus (3) prepare for delivery, closely monitor fetal response (4) indicates impending seizures, prepare for delivery
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A 16-year-old client is admitted for elective surgery. The LPN is asked to have the child's mother sign the operative permit. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For minors, a parent or guardian must sign the operative permit, as they provide legal consent for the procedure.
Extract:
A client with a marked depression of T cells.
Question 4 of 5
To promote safety in the environment of a client with a marked depression of T cells, the nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) protocol for handling soiled articles is accomplished within universal guidelines with double biohazard bags (2) universal precautions and client protection may call for plastic utensils, but not just spoons (3) not protocol unless the client has an active pulmonary infection (4) correct-water should not be allowed to stand in containers, such as respiratory or suction equipment, because this could act as a culture medium
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A 3-year-old child who is up to date with all immunizations is seen at clinic. The child has a fever of 102°F and a pruritic rash with fluid-filled vesicles that began on the trunk. The physician says the child has varicella. The child's mother says to the nurse, 'I thought my child couldn't get this because she had all her shots.' What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The varicella vaccine reduces severity but does not guarantee immunity; breakthrough cases are milder, as indicated by the child's symptoms.