NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman who is receiving internal radiation for cancer of the cervix. Which nursing action will do most to reduce the risk of radiation exposure to other clients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the door closed minimizes radiation exposure to others by containing emissions. Bed placement or signs are less effective, and observation doesn't reduce exposure.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements best describes the gross motor development of a 2-year old?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 2-year-old can typically walk up and down stairs with support, a key gross motor milestone. Skipping , riding a tricycle , and broad jumping are skills developed later, around 3-5 years.
Question 3 of 5
Following a stroke, a client is found to have receptive aphasia. This finding is consistent with damage to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Receptive aphasia, difficulty understanding language, is associated with damage to the temporal lobe, specifically Wernicke's area.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of bipolar disorder who is receiving valproic acid (Depakote) 500 mg PO bid. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated liver enzymes suggest hepatotoxicity, a serious valproic acid side effect. Options B, C, and D are normal.
Question 5 of 5
An adult has completed an alcohol detoxification program and is being discharged with disulfiram (Antabuse). Which statement that the client makes indicates a need for more teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Planning to drink alcohol (even minimally) while on disulfiram indicates misunderstanding, as it causes severe reactions with alcohol. Other statements show proper understanding.