NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
The nurse is caring for clients in the diabetic clinic.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following clients should the nurse see FIRST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the least stable client. (1) correct-indicates diabetic ketoacidosis; treat with normal saline and regular insulin (2) suggestive of intermittent claudication, not an emergency situation (3) suggestive of hyperglycemia, should assess blood sugar (4) psychosocial issues, physical takes priority
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which diet selection contains the most potassium and should be removed from the tray of the client with renal failure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baked potatoes are high in potassium, which is restricted in renal failure to prevent hyperkalemia. Peach , marshmallows , and bread have lower potassium content.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching parents of a 7 month-old about adding table foods. Which of the following is an appropriate finger food?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sliced bananas. Finger foods should be bite-size pieces of soft food such as bananas. Hot dogs and grapes can accidentally be swallowed whole and-mile occlude the airway. Popcorn is too difficult to chew at this age and can irritate the airway if swallowed.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a reactive depression has the greaTest chance of success in activities that require psychic and physical energy if the nurse schedules activities in the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: client with reactive depression has the highest level of physical and psychic energy in the morning
Question 5 of 5
In addition to standard precautions, a nurse should implement contact precautions for which client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 60 year-old with herpes simplex. Clients who have herpes simplex infections must have contact precautions in addition to standard precautions because of the associated, potentially weeping, skin lesions. Contact precautions are used for clients who are infected by microorganisms that are transmitted by direct contact with the client, including hand or skin-to-skin contact.