NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician has ordered insertion of a nasogastric tube to provide supplemental feedings for a client recovering from a stroke. To facilitate insertion of the nasogastric tube, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flexing the neck aligns the esophagus, facilitating nasogastric tube insertion. Ice chips increase choking risk. Hyperextension misaligns the airway. Warm water is ineffective.
Question 2 of 5
Based on principles of teaching and learning, what is the best initial approach to pre-op teaching for a client scheduled for coronary artery bypass?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the client's learning style. Tailoring teaching to the client's learning preferences enhances understanding.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a total shoulder replacement. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a sling maintains shoulder immobilization, preventing dislocation post-replacement. Options B, C, and D are secondary: pain management is routine, adduction is incorrect, and dressing monitoring is less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
A 68-year-old client has an order for hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril) 50 mg qd. The nurse knows that teaching has been successful if the client makes which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide causes potassium loss; eating potassium-rich apricots indicates understanding. Options A, B, and C are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A psychiatric nurse is assigned to conduct an admission nursing history on a new client.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A comprehensive psychiatric nursing history should use a biopsychosocial approach, including physical, psychological, social, and family system assessments, to provide a holistic understanding of the client’s needs. Focusing only on emotional state or mental status is too narrow, and the nurse’s opinion lacks objectivity without assessment data.