NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a client with type I diabetes.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking the client’s blood glucose level is the first step to ensure the insulin dose is appropriate, preventing hypo- or hyperglycemia. Verifying the dose, cleansing the site, and rotating sites are important but follow glucose confirmation.
Question 2 of 5
A 36-year-old man has a flaccid bladder following a spinal cord injury. The nurse is teaching the client about dietary changes. Which of the following beverages, if selected by the client, would indicate to the nurse that teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: promotes acidic urine, minimizes risk of urinary tract infection and stone formation, also use cranberry, tomato juice, bouillon
Question 3 of 5
Following treatment for Addison's disease in a seven-year-old patient, the nurse plans for the client's discharge. The mother asks how long her daughter must continue receiving replacement therapy. The nurse's response should be
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: disease is caused by deficiency in glucocorticoids, will always need corticosteroids and mineralocorticoids
Question 4 of 5
A client has an order for furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg IV push via a heparin lock. Which of the following nursing actions would be MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: furosemide (Lasix) given IV push should be administered slowly over one to two minutes
Question 5 of 5
A patient received meperidine (Demerol) 75 mg IM 2 hours ago for complaints of pain. The patient turns on his call light and tells the nurse he has to go to the bathroom. The physician has ordered BPR (bathroom privileges). The nurse should
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: side effects of medication include decreased BP, orthostatic hypotension, bradycardia