NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When providing nursing measures to relieve a 102-degree Fahrenheit fever in a toddler with an infection, what is the most effective intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Use medications to lower the temperature set point. Antipyretics effectively reduce fever by adjusting the hypothalamic set point, preventing complications like seizures.
Question 2 of 5
A client is scheduled to undergo a bone marrow aspiration. Which position would the nurse assist the client into for this procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The dorsal recumbent position is used for bone marrow aspiration, typically performed on the iliac crest, allowing access and patient comfort. Supine, High Fowler's, and lithotomy positions are not suitable, so B, C, and D are incorrect.
Extract:
A client with right-sided weakness.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse in the outpatient clinic teaches a client with right-sided weakness to walk down stairs using a cane. What behavior, if demonstrated by the client, would indicate that teaching was successful?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) to go down stairs, advance weak leg and cane first; to go up stairs, advance strong leg, then weak leg and cane (2) correct-to do down stairs, advance cane and weak leg, then strong leg; memory trick: the good goes up, the bad goes down (3) should advance cane and weak leg first (4) weaker leg and cane advance first
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of schizophrenia who is receiving haloperidol (Haldol) 5 mg PO bid. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle stiffness and tremors suggest extrapyramidal symptoms, a serious haloperidol side effect. Options A, B, and D are less urgent.
Extract:
A client has been brought into the emergency room for treatment of a suspected drug overdose. The client appears to be highly agitated, fearful, and may be hallucinating.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should anticipate the client's need for
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) inappropriate at this time because the client is not in contact with reality (2) may agitate the client further (3) correct-sensory stimulation would only increase agitation and could potentially lead to aggressive behavior and injury (4) not the priority at this time