NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nursing team consists of one RN, two LPNs/LVNs, and three nursing assistants. The RN should care for which of the following patients?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: requires assessment skills of the RN
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of schizophrenia who is receiving haloperidol (Haldol) 5 mg PO bid. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle stiffness and tremors suggest extrapyramidal symptoms, a serious haloperidol side effect. Options A, B, and D are less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
A LPN/LVN contacts the nurse to say that s/he has shingles on her/his back. Which of the following statements by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Localized shingles allows work if lesions are covered, as with back lesions. Options A, C, and D are overly restrictive or unnecessary.
Question 4 of 5
After 4 electroconvulsive treatments over 2 weeks, a client is very upset and states 'I am so confused. I lose my money. I just can't remember telephone numbers.' The most therapeutic response for the nurse to make is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Communicating caring and empathy with the acknowledgement of feelings is the initial response. Afterwards, teaching about the expected short-term effects would be discussed.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a five-year-old child for surgery.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In cases of joint legal custody, consent from either parent is sufficient for surgical procedures. Since the mother has signed the informed consent, no further action is needed, and the nurse should continue preoperative preparation. Notifying the physician, informing surgery, or contacting the father is unnecessary.