NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is transporting a mother and her newborn upon discharge from the hospital. When the nurse is assisting the mother and newborn into the car, the nurse notes that the car is equipped with a front-facing car seat that is in the front seat of the car. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infants require rear-facing car seats in the back seat for safety. Offering a hospital car seat ensures proper transport safety.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following laboratory results would suggest to the emergency room nurse that a client admitted after a severe motor vehicle crash is in acidosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serum carbon dioxide is an indicator of acid-base status. This finding would indicate acidosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of glaucoma about latanoprost (Xalatan). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping latanoprost when vision improves is incorrect, as glaucoma requires lifelong treatment to prevent optic nerve damage. Options A, B, and C are correct: bedtime dosing is standard, eye pain may indicate complications, and avoiding rubbing prevents irritation.
Question 4 of 5
A diagnosis of pernicious anemia is made by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Schilling test diagnoses pernicious anemia by assessing vitamin B12 absorption. Bone marrow aspiration, quantitative assays, or the Weber test (hearing) are not specific to this condition.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing home care to an 89-year-old man. Which comments by the client indicate a need for further follow up? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Color vision loss, photophobia, hearing loss, and memory issues suggest potential medical issues (e.g., cataracts, glaucoma, hearing impairment, cognitive decline) requiring follow-up.