NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with Ménière's disease. The nurse stands directly in front of the client when speaking. Which of the following BEST describes the rationale for the nurse's position?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: by decreasing movement of client's head, vertigo attacks may be decreased
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to change the dressing of a client with a venous access device. Because it is the first time the nurse has performed the skill, he reads the unit policy manual and asks another nurse how to best perform the dressing change. The skill level of the nurse at this time is best described as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A nurse performing a skill for the first time, relying on guidelines and assistance, is a novice. Higher levels require experience and independence.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following assessments by the nurse would indicate that the client is having a possible adverse response to the isoniazid (INH)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clients receiving INH therapy are at risk for developing drug-induced hepatitis. The appearance of jaundice may indicate that the client has liver damage.
Question 4 of 5
Lithium carbonate is prescribed for an adult. The nurse knows the client is most likely to have which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lithium carbonate is primarily used to stabilize mood in bipolar disorder, particularly for mania.
Question 5 of 5
A 2 year-old child has just been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. The child's father asks the nurse 'What is our major concern now, and what will we have to deal with in the future?' Which of the following is the best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thin, tenacious secretions from the lungs are a constant struggle in cystic fibrosis. Respiratory issues are the primary concern due to chronic lung complications.