NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for the parents of a newborn. Which of the following information should the nurse provide to the parents regarding the accuracy of a PKU (phenylketonuria) Test ?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: formula or cow's milk contains high phenylalanine levels; Test can be done after three days of formula intake; if mother is breastfeeding, infant will need to return in one week for Test
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about dietary modifications. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Canned vegetable soup is high in sodium, which can exacerbate hypertension. Options A, C, and D are suitable: baked chicken is low-sodium, apples are heart-healthy, and whole-grain bread supports cardiovascular health.
Question 3 of 5
During an initial interview at an outpatient clinic, a 34-year-old single mother tells the nurse that she has always had difficulty forming relationships and is worried that her 7-year-old daughter will have the same problem. Which of the following statements, if made by the nurse, is BEST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erikson states that trust results from interaction with dependable, predictable primary caretaker
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse include in his teaching plan for the client taking Vasopressin (Lypressin)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vasopressin is often administered nasally or by injection, so teaching the proper administration method is essential.
Question 5 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 would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated liver enzymes suggest hepatotoxicity, a serious side effect of valproic acid, requiring immediate evaluation to prevent liver failure. Options B, C, and D are normal: sodium 140 mEq/L, potassium 4.0 mEq/L, and hemoglobin 13 g/dL do not indicate complications.