NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of depression who is receiving venlafaxine (Effexor) 75 mg PO bid. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Suicidal thoughts are a medical emergency with venlafaxine. Options A, B, and D are common side effects.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is to open a sterile package. How should the nurse plan to open the first flap?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Opening the first flap away from the nurse maintains sterility by preventing hands from passing over the sterile field. Opening toward the nurse or to the sides risks contamination.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has a platelet count of 50,000/mm^3. Which of the following actions is the PRIORITY?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A platelet count of 50,000/mm^3 indicates thrombocytopenia, increasing bleeding risk. Monitoring for bleeding (e.g., petechiae, hematomas) is the priority to detect complications early. Options A, C, and D are secondary: pain management, ambulation, and diet are less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
The school nurse is teaching a group of preschool mothers about poison prevention in the home.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inducing vomiting after ingesting hydrocarbons like lighter fluid is contraindicated due to the risk of aspiration, which can cause severe lung damage. The other statements are correct: Ipecac is recommended for emergency use, diluting with water or milk can help, and proper storage is essential for prevention.