NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with chronic kidney disease about sevelamer (Renagel). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sevelamer binds phosphate during meals, reducing absorption. Options B, C, and D are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A client has an order for a low-sodium, low-cholesterol diet. The nurse knows that which of the following selections reflects the client's compliance?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: fresh fruits and vegetables are low sodium, roasted chicken is low cholesterol
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is obtaining a health history on a client in the medical clinic. The client states, 'I think I have an ulcer.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burning epigastric pain is a classic ulcer symptom, guiding further assessment. Options B, C, and D suggest other conditions.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease about levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uncontrolled movements, such as dyskinesias, are a side effect of levodopa-carbidopa, requiring dose adjustment. Options A, C, and D are incorrect: high-protein meals reduce absorption, stopping the medication risks symptom return, and exams are essential.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 11-year-old girl being treated for a fractured right femur with balanced suspension traction with a Thomas ring and Pearson attachment. The physician orders 2 liters to be instilled with a dwell time of 40 minutes. The nurse measures the outflow and finds it to be 1,800 cc. During the nurse's shift, the client drinks 700 cc of fluids and voids 400 cc. The nurse should record which of the following on the client's intake and output sheet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: intake and output