NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is observing a certified nursing assistant (CNA) caring for a client who has AIDS. Which action, if observed, is not correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standard precautions require gloves during contact with non-intact skin or bodily fluids, including during a back rub for an AIDS client, to prevent transmission. Gloves for incontinence, bleach for blood, and masks (if indicated) are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of ulcerative colitis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A white blood cell count of 15,000/mm³ suggests infection or severe inflammation in ulcerative colitis, requiring immediate attention. Low hemoglobin and albumin are common, and normal potassium is unremarkable.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hypertension about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting coffee to one cup a day is unnecessary, as moderate caffeine does not significantly affect blood pressure in most hypertensive patients. Options A, B, and C are correct: exercise, low-sodium diet, and smoking cessation reduce blood pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A 55-year-old woman with end-stage metastatic cancer of the breast is admitted to the hospital. It is MOST important for the nurse to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning every two hours prevents pressure ulcers in immobile cancer patients, a priority for skin integrity. Options A, B, and D are less critical unless specifically indicated.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a myocardial infarction yesterday and received alteplase (tPA). The client's spouse asks the nurse why that medication was given. What should the nurse include when replying?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alteplase (tP
A) is a thrombolytic drug and dissolves the clot that is blocking a coronary artery. It does not relieve pain, prevent new clots from forming, or help the heart muscle to heal.