NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
A ten-year-old child with leukemia has a large burn on her arm and the burn appears to be oily. The client states that she touched a hot pan, and her mother put cooking fat on it so it would not blister.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) does not address the immediate problem of cleansing the wound (2) unnecessary (3) does not address the immediate problem of cleansing the wound (4) correct-because leukemic clients are immunosuppressed, they are more susceptible to infections; cooking fat applied to an open wound increases the possibility of infection; burns should be rinsed immediately with tap water to reduce the heat in the burn
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Question 2 of 5
The nurse has just received report on a group of clients and plans to delegate care of several of the clients to a practical nurse (PN). The first thing the RN should do before the delegation of care is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first step in delegation is to determine the qualifications of the person to whom one is delegating. By asking about the PN’s prior experience with similar clients/tasks, the RN can determine whether the PN has the requisite experience to care for the assigned clients.
Extract:
A ten-year-old child with leukemia has a large burn on her arm and the burn appears to be oily. The client states that she touched a hot pan, and her mother put cooking fat on it so it would not blister.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) does not address the immediate problem of cleansing the wound (2) unnecessary (3) does not address the immediate problem of cleansing the wound (4) correct-because leukemic clients are immunosuppressed, they are more susceptible to infections; cooking fat applied to an open wound increases the possibility of infection; burns should be rinsed immediately with tap water to reduce the heat in the burn
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Question 4 of 5
A postoperative client has a nasogastric (NG) tube following bowel surgery. The orders read, 'acetaminophen 650 PRN for fever above 101°F.' The client has a temperature of 101.4°F. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A rectal suppository is appropriate with an NG tube on suction, ensuring fever treatment without risking medication loss.
Question 5 of 5
A client with acute glomerulonephritis requests a snack. Which snack is suitable given the client's dietary restrictions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applesauce is a suitable snack for the client with acute glomerulonephritis. Answers A, B, and D are incorrect because oranges, bananas, and dried fruits such as raisins are high in potassium, which is restricted in the diet of the client with AGN.