NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a postcholecystectomy client who had the T-tube removed this AM.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark, greenish-yellow drainage is expected bile after T-tube removal. Replacing the saturated dressing with a more absorbent one keeps the site clean and dry, preventing infection. Cultures are unnecessary without infection signs, dehiscence is unlikely, and reinforcing risks infection.
Extract:
A 12-year-old child is receiving intravenous theophylline (Aminophylline). The child presents with signs of tachycardia and irritability.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) may help the client to cope with current symptoms, but is not highest priority (2) will mask the signs of toxicity (3) correct-signs of toxicity need to be reported to the physician (4) does not take action to resolve the problem
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is developing a comprehensive care plan for a young woman with an eating disorder. The nurse refers this client to assertiveness skills classes. The nurse knows that this is an appropriate intervention because this client may have problems with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: clients with eating disorders experience difficulty with self-identity and self-esteem, which inhibits their abilities to act assertively; some assertiveness techniques that are taught include giving and receiving criticism, giving and accepting compliments, accepting apologies, being able to say no, and setting limits on what they can realistically do rather than just doing what others want them to do
Question 4 of 5
Which type of traction can the nurse expect to be used on a 7 year-old with a fractured femur and extensive skin damage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ninety degree-ninety degree traction is used for fractures of the femur or tibia. A skeletal pin or wire is surgically placed through the distal part of the femur, while the lower part of the extremity is in a boot cast. Traction ropes and pulleys are applied.
Extract:
A client with severe multiple trauma injuries from a motor vehicle accident.
Question 5 of 5
After stabilizing a client with severe multiple trauma injuries from a motor vehicle accident, which of the following actions by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer. Is it desired? (1) inappropriate (2) correct-would provide the appropriate spiritual support necessary during a crisis (3) inappropriate for the data given in the situation (4) inappropriate for the data given in the situation