NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician diagnoses Graves' disease for a 28-year-old woman seen in the clinic. The nurse would expect the client to exhibit which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: increased metabolic rate causes weight loss even with increased appetite
Question 2 of 5
A client with bipolar disorder receives Eskalith (lithium carbonate) bid. Which observation is associated with lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ataxia , or impaired coordination, is a sign of lithium toxicity. Hyporeflexia is not typical. Akathesia is restlessness, often linked to antipsychotics. Petechiae indicate bleeding issues, not lithium toxicity.
Extract:
A 28-year-old woman at 39-weeks gestation in active labor screams, 'I have to push, I have to push.' The nurse notes that the client is 8 cm dilated.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) pushing should be discouraged until the second stage of labor (2) would increase discomfort (3) is inappropriate at this time; this is a short, intense period of labor (4) correct-describes transition phase of labor, breathing technique allows patient to control pain and urge to push and promotes adequate oxygenation of fetus
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A client is scheduled to have a blood test for cholesterol and triglycerides the next day. The nurse would tell the client
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Do not eat or drink anything but water for 12 hours before the blood test.' Blood lipid levels should be measured on a fasting sample.
Extract:
The nurse responds to a train derailment.
Question 5 of 5
After making an initial assessment, which of the following clients should the nurse see FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Think ABCs. (1) requires further assessment, could be amniotic fluid or it could be urine (2) correct-indicates arterial bleeding; apply direct pressure; high risk for shock (3) stable patient (4) possible hip fracture, no indication of respiratory difficulty stated