NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse would identify which of the following clients as being at the highest risk for developing a pulmonary embolus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: obesity, immobility, and pooling of blood in the pelvic cavity contribute to development of pulmonary emboli
Question 2 of 5
While scheduling the administration of bromocriptine (Parlodel), which nursing action has the HIGHEST priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: will decrease GI upset
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following nursing actions would be of HIGHEST priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: respirations are the first priority; clients with Cushing's syndrome are prone to fluid overload and CHF due to sodium and water retention
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a schizophrenic client who has become increasingly withdrawn to the point of mutism. The MOST important nursing approach at this time would be to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: nurse should maintain contact with client but not make demands to communicate or participate in activities
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements, if made to the nurse, indicates parental understanding about the cause of their newborn's diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: cystic fibrosis is inherited by an autosomal recessive trait