NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse teaches a group of boy scouts how to prevent Lyme disease. Which of the following statements, if made by one of the boy scouts to the nurse, would indicate that further teaching is necessary?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: should not be crushed, remove tick with tweezers or fingers and flush down toilet; burning a tick could spread infection
Extract:
The nurse is leading a class for expectant mothers.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following comments would indicate to the nurse that a pregnant woman understands the recommended dietary caloric increase for pregnancy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) common misconception (2) 500 calories is too many calories, and a milkshake is not a good food source because of its fat content (3) correct-recommended to increase calorie intake by 300 for fetal growth, maternal tissues, and the placenta (4) unsafe for the pregnant client
Extract:
A client is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP).
Question 3 of 5
Nursing management prior to an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) would include which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are all implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) fat-free meal is associated with a gall bladder series (2) a retention Foley catheter may be in place, but not for the purpose of dilating the bladder sphincter (3) correct-because of the need to visualize the abdominal area, cleansing enemas the evening before an IVP are usually ordered (4) there are few directions the client needs to follow during the Test
Extract:
The nurse is preparing to begin a dopamine (Intropin) infusion on a client.
Question 4 of 5
Before beginning the infusion the nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to dopamine. (1) not a critical assessment at this time (2) contains correct information, but is not a priority (3) correct-if extravasation occurs, there is sloughing of the surrounding skin and tissue; patent IV line is essential to prevent serious side effects (4) not a critical assessment at this time
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of depression about citalopram (Celexa). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping citalopram when feeling better is incorrect, as depression requires prolonged treatment to prevent relapse. Options A, B, and C are correct: suicidal thoughts require immediate reporting, morning dosing minimizes insomnia, and alcohol increases sedation.