NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
A 52-year-old woman has an appendectomy for a ruptured appendix. The nurse observes a student nurse perform a wet-to-dry dressing change on the 2-in incision.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following behaviors, if performed by the student nurse, would require an intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: 'Require an intervention' indicates an incorrect action. (1) correct-should be removed dry so wound debris and necrotic tissue are removed with old dressing (2) done to protect clothing and bedding (3) purpose of wet-to-dry dressing (4) appropriate procedure
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following behaviors, if performed by the student nurse, would require an intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: 'Require an intervention' indicates an incorrect action. (1) correct-should be removed dry so wound debris and necrotic tissue are removed with old dressing (2) done to protect clothing and bedding (3) purpose of wet-to-dry dressing (4) appropriate procedure
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
An adult client who has a fractured tibia is ordered to take one baby aspirin a day. He says to the nurse, 'I don't think the aspirin is doing any good. I still have pain.' What should the nurse include when replying to this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low-dose aspirin is used to prevent thrombus formation in immobilized clients with fractures. It's not primarily for fever, pain, or inflammation in this context.
Extract:
A nurse performing actions that would be considered negligence.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions, if performed by the nurse, would be considered negligence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: 'Would be considered negligence' indicates an incorrect action. (1) obtain after ingestion of protein, no later than 7 days after delivery (2) correct-manipulation of mass may cause dissemination of cancer cells (3) this exercise extends expiratory time and increases expiratory pressure (4) excellent moving and stretching exercise
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a homebound client with a urinary catheter. The client's husband states that he thinks the catheter is obstructed. Which of the following observations would confirm this suspicion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: bladder distention is one of the earliest signs of obstructed drainage tubing