NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of myocardial infarction.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding heavy lifting for 6 weeks prevents cardiac strain during myocardial healing. Nitroglycerin is used for angina, gradual activity resumption is advised, and blood pressure monitoring is routine but secondary.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is making assignments for the day. The staff consists of an RN, an LPN, and a nursing assistant. Which client should be assigned to the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A nursing assistant can provide basic care such as hygiene and vital signs for stable clients. A client with viral pneumonia, if stable, requires less complex care compared to post-surgical , potential emergency , or cardiac clients, which require licensed staff.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is to administer meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol) 100 mg, atropine sulfate (Atropesol) 0.4 mg, and promethazine hydrochloride (Phenergan) 50 mg IM to a pre-operative client. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Have the client empty bladder. The first step in the process is to have the client void prior to administering the pre-operative medication. The other actions follow this initial step in this sequence: D, C, B, A. Note: It is much easier to administer IM meds with the side rails down, and then raising them when the nurse is done. Other activities can then be carried out more safely.
Extract:
While teaching the client about the importance of prenatal vitamins.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should tell the client to take the vitamins
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) correct-taking the vitamins with something acidic increases the absorption of iron, taking them with food at bedtime decreases the possibility of nausea, as the client will be asleep (2) not the best way to take prenatal vitamins (3) not the best way to take prenatal vitamins (4) not the best way to take prenatal vitamins
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
An adult had exploratory surgery and postoperatively had an exacerbation of asthma. The client is on a rebreathing mask and seems upset and angry. What is the best nursing approach?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spending time with the client addresses emotional distress, calming them without medication or restraints, supporting asthma management.