NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When obtaining a specimen from a client for sputum culture and sensitivity (C and S), the nurse knows that which of the following instructions is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: specimens should be obtained in the early morning because secretions develop during the night
Question 2 of 5
A young adult is admitted with a diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Which nursing action will be of highest priority as the nurse plans care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Guillain-Barré syndrome can cause ascending paralysis, risking respiratory muscle weakness; monitoring respirations is critical to detect respiratory failure early.
Question 3 of 5
Following a CT scan with contrast medium, the nurse should give attention to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Forcing fluids promotes excretion of contrast medium, reducing risk of renal toxicity. Bed rest and hemorrhage monitoring are not typically required.
Question 4 of 5
The physician suggests play therapy for a 7-year-old girl who is having some difficulty adjusting to her parents' impending divorce. The nurse knows this type of therapy is useful because
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: children have difficulty putting feelings into words; play is how they express themselves
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of depression who is receiving bupropion (Wellbutrin) 150 mg PO bid. Which of the following client statements would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thoughts of ending life indicate suicidal ideation, a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention in a client on bupropion. Options