NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who had a cervical laminectomy this morning. In addition to routine vital signs, what should the nurse assess because of the location of the surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cervical laminectomy affects the cervical spine, which innervates upper extremities; assessing hand grasps evaluates neurological function. Pedal pulses, radial pulse, and urine output are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse anticipates that for a family who practices Chinese medicine the priority therapeutic goal would be to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For followers of Chinese medicine, health is maintained through balance between the forces of yin and yang.
Question 3 of 5
A client has undergone a lumbar puncture for examination of the CSF. Which of the following findings should be considered abnormal?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated white blood cells (100/cu.mm) in CSF suggest infection or inflammation, an abnormal finding. Normal protein, glucose, and clear appearance are expected.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of type 2 diabetes who is receiving insulin aspart (NovoLog) 10 units subcutaneously before meals. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sweating and shakiness indicate hypoglycemia, a serious complication of insulin aspart, requiring immediate treatment with carbohydrates. Options A, B, and D are less concerning: glucose 80 mg/dL is normal, heart rate 90 bpm and blood pressure 130/80 mmHg are stable.
Extract:
A client with pneumonia.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing observations would indicate a therapeutic response to the treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine which answer choice indicates an improved respiratory status. (1) validates the continued presence of the infection (2) validates the continued presence of the infection (3) correct-sputum characteristics indicate a decrease in the pneumonia; is supported by respiratory status (4) does not substantiate the status of the infection