NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician prescribes sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) 2 g PO qid for a client. Which of the following instructions is MOST important for the nurse to include when teaching the client about this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sulfisoxazole can cause crystalluria; adequate fluid intake prevents kidney stones. Options B, C, and D are less critical or incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a school-aged child and family about the use of inhalers prescribed for asthma. What is the best way to evaluate effectiveness of the treatments?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The peak flow meter, if used correctly, shows effectiveness of inhalants.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse notes dark red blood and a few clots in the catheter of a client two days after a transurethral prostatectomy (TURP). The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The appearance of dark red blood with a few clots indicates a venous bleed. Traction to the urethral catheter and increasing the client's fluid intake should be tried first before calling the doctor. Answer A would be indicated for the client with an arterial bleed, which is characterized by the appearance of bright red blood and many clots in the catheter, so it is incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A young female teenager describes a brutal assault and rape to the nurse on duty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emotional support is what that patient needs most at this point in time.
Question 5 of 5
Which diagnosis for the client with tuberculosis would have the greatest impact on public health?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deficient knowledge about TB transmission risks public health by increasing spread, requiring education to ensure compliance with treatment and precautions.