NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with possible cervical cancer. What clinical data would the nurse most expect to find in the client's history?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Postcoital vaginal bleeding is a hallmark symptom of cervical cancer due to tumor involvement of the cervix. Nausea, vomiting, foul-smelling discharge, and hyperthermia may occur in advanced stages or infections but are less specific, so B, C, and D are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
When teaching a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease about oxygen by cannula, the nurse should also instruct the client's family to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoid smoking near the client. Oxygen supports combustion, posing a fire risk if smoking occurs nearby.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse assigned to a manipulative client for 5 days becomes aware of feelings of reluctance to interact with the client. The next action by the nurse should be to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse who experiences stress in the therapeutic relationship can gain objectivity through supervision. The nurse must attempt to discover attitudes and feelings in the self that influence the nurse-client relationship.
Question 4 of 5
The client is scheduled for a myelogram today. The permit has been signed. The client tells the nurse that she has changed her mind and does not want to have the procedure. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients have the right to withdraw consent at any time, respecting autonomy. Coercion or suggesting physician displeasure is unethical.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a suspected myocardial infarction. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying oxygen is the priority to improve myocardial oxygenation in a suspected myocardial infarction, addressing the immediate threat of hypoxia. Options A, C, and D are important but secondary: aspirin prevents clot progression, ECG confirms diagnosis, and IV access supports medication delivery.