NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician orders meperidine (Demerol) 50 mg IM every 3-4 h PRN for pain for a client. The client asks the nurse for the medication at bedtime. Prior to administering the pain medication, the nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: assessment first step in nursing process
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted with a suspected pulmonary embolism. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse anticipate being ordered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: D-dimer is a specific test to detect blood clots, highly sensitive for pulmonary embolism
Question 3 of 5
A teenager comes to the clinic complaining of fatigue, a sore throat, and flu-like symptoms for the previous two weeks. Physical exam reveals enlarged lymph nodes and temperature of 100.3°F (37.9°C). Which of the following statements by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: symptoms indicate mononucleosis, spread by direct contact; advise family to avoid contact with cups and silverware for about 3 months
Extract:
The nurse has just received report from the previous shift.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following clients should the nurse see FIRST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the least stable client. (1) not an immediate concern (2) PTT is within normal limits, should give medication (3) correct-indicates hypersensitivity reaction, should stop medication and notify the physician (4) should decrease rate to prevent irritation of the vein
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse that teaching has been successful?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: procedure takes approximately 90 minutes, not painful