NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When admitting a client who has acute glomerulonephritis, the nurse expects that the client will report which information?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute glomerulonephritis is often post-streptococcal, following pharyngitis. Bladder/kidney infections or sexual partners are less directly related.
Question 2 of 5
In evaluating the growth of a 12 month-old child, which of these findings would the nurse expect to be present in the infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tripled the birth weight. Infants typically triple their birth weight by 12 months.
Question 3 of 5
During an initial interview at an outpatient clinic, a 34-year-old single mother tells the nurse that she has always had difficulty forming relationships and is worried that her 7-year-old daughter will have the same problem. Which of the following statements, if made by the nurse, is BEST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erikson states that trust results from interaction with dependable, predictable primary caretaker
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a myocardial infarction yesterday and received alteplase (tPA). The client's spouse asks the nurse why that medication was given. What should the nurse include when replying?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alteplase (tP
A) is a thrombolytic drug and dissolves the clot that is blocking a coronary artery. It does not relieve pain, prevent new clots from forming, or help the heart muscle to heal.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the progress of a client who has had a cerebrovascular accident and realizes there has been limited progress. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reassessing goals adjusts the care plan to the client's current abilities, optimizing recovery post-CVA.