NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client with Addison’s disease.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Steroid replacement is critical for Addison’s disease to manage adrenal insufficiency and prevent life-threatening crises. Infection, fluid balance, and seizures are secondary concerns compared to ensuring steroid therapy adherence.
Question 2 of 5
An obstetrical client elects to have epidural anesthesia with Marcaine. After the epidural anesthesia is given, the nurse should monitor the client for signs of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Marcaine (bupivacaine) can cause vasodilation, leading to postural hypotension. Seizures, respiratory depression, and hematuria are less common.
Question 3 of 5
The LPN/LVN is to perform a sterile procedure. Which action will maintain a sterile field?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the sterile field in view ensures no contamination occurs, maintaining sterility during the procedure.
Question 4 of 5
In providing care to a 14 year-old adolescent with scoliosis, which of the following will be most difficult for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Looking different from their peers. Conformity is critical at age 14, and visible differences due to scoliosis treatment can be challenging.
Extract:
A client with a necrotizing spider bite is to perform his own dressing changes at home.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is aware that which of the following statements, if made by the client, indicates a correct understanding of aseptic technique?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) not most important (2) correct-indicates understanding of asepsis, whose hallmark is handwashing (3) is not possible to carry out (4) should use only the prescribed medications on the wound