NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The recent increase in the reported cases of active tuberculosis (TB) in the United States is attributed to which factor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The rise in reported cases of positive HIV infections. Between 1985 and 2002 there has been a significant increase in the reported cases of TB. The increase was most evident in cities with a high incidence of positive HIV infection. Positive HIV infection currently is the greatest known risk factor for reactivating latent TB infections.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following lab values might the nurse expect to see in a client with Addison's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addison's disease causes hyperkalemia (elevated potassium, not 3.5 mEq/L, which is normal) and hyponatremia due to adrenal insufficiency.
Question 3 of 5
In planning discharge teaching for a client after a lumbar laminectomy, the nurse would instruct the client to exercise regularly to strengthen which muscles?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: strengthening the abdominal muscles adds support for the muscles supporting the lumbar spine
Question 4 of 5
A client with polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The nurse would expect that these symptoms are related to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia are classic symptoms of hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus. Hypoglycemia , hyperparathyroidism , and hyperthyroidism do not typically cause this triad.
Question 5 of 5
In addition to routine vital signs, what should the nurse assess because the client had a lumbar laminectomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lumbar laminectomy affects lower spine nerves; assessing foot strength evaluates neurological function in the legs. Hand grasps, swallowing, and abdominal strength are unrelated.