NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who has kidney stones. Which action is essential for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Straining urine captures kidney stones for analysis, guiding treatment. Blood pressure, bed rest, or positioning are not primary.
Extract:
A low-income client needing to satisfy essential protein needs.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following foods would the nurse encourage a low-income client to eat to satisfy essential protein needs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) correct-legumes are an economical source rich in protein (2) high in protein, but more expensive to purchase (3) high in protein, but more expensive to purchase (4) high in protein, but more expensive to purchase
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hypertension about lisinopril (Prinivil). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A persistent dry cough is a common lisinopril side effect, requiring reporting. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism about methimazole (Tapazole). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping methimazole when feeling better is incorrect, as hyperthyroidism requires prolonged treatment to achieve euthyroid status. Options A, B, and C are correct: sore throat may indicate agranulocytosis, food reduces GI upset, and avoiding iodized salt prevents thyroid stimulation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient that has undergone a recent CABG. The nurse notices a mole with irregular edges with a bluish color. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contacting the attending physician via the medical record is appropriate due to the possibility of melanoma.