NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client after an abdominal cholecystectomy for treatment of cholelithiasis. The client will go home with a T-tube in place. Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Swimming submerges the T-tube, risking infection, indicating a need for further teaching. Options A, B, and D are correct: showering is allowed, increased drainage requires reporting, and daily skin checks prevent complications.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient the first day postoperative after a transurethral prostatectomy (TURP). The patient has a continuous bladder irrigation (CBI). The patient's wife asks why he has Vectors are not supported in text mode. Please provide the text content you want to include, and I'll help format it appropriately. to have the CBI. Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: continuous bladder irrigation prevents formation of clots that can lead to obstruction and spasm in the postoperative TURP client
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy who is experiencing neutropenia. Which intervention would be most appropriate to recommend for inclusion in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neutropenia increases the risk of infection due to low neutrophil counts. Avoiding large crowds and sick individuals minimizes exposure to pathogens, making B the most appropriate intervention. Answer A is incorrect as hypothermia is not a primary concern. Answer C, while relevant for preventing mucosal bleeding, is less critical than infection prevention. Answer D is unrelated to neutropenia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease who is receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen). Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A hemoglobin of 14 g/dL is too high, risking hypertension or thrombosis with epoetin alfa. Options B, C, and D are expected or normal.
Extract:
An unaccompanied client who is six months pregnant is admitted to the nursing unit with vaginal bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following comments, if made by the client, would indicate a need for the nurse to assess the adequacy of the client's emotional support?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Think about what the words mean. (1) correct-client's concern about her husband's feelings indicates that he may not be able to support her emotionally at this time (2) reflects a reality-based concern (3) indicates an economic concern (4) indicates client needs to talk about her current feelings; does not give any indication of level of emotional support