NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
A low-income client needing to satisfy essential protein needs.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following foods would the nurse encourage a low-income client to eat to satisfy essential protein needs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) correct-legumes are an economical source rich in protein (2) high in protein, but more expensive to purchase (3) high in protein, but more expensive to purchase (4) high in protein, but more expensive to purchase
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing the nursing care unit in a long-term facility for fire hazards. Which finding is the greatest fire hazard?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Storing flammable materials near oxygen increases fire risk, as oxygen supports combustion. Smoking, dust, or cluttered closets are less hazardous.
Extract:
The nurse is making patient assignments on the obstetrical unit.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following patients should the nurse assign to an RN who has been reassigned to the obstetrical unit from outpatient surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: LPN/LVN and 'pulled' RN receive stable patients with expected outcomes. (1) correct-monitor IV therapy, administer antiemetics and nutritional supplements (2) monitor patient's response to medication and the status of the fetus (3) prepare for delivery, closely monitor fetal response (4) indicates impending seizures, prepare for delivery
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client’s EKG strip and notes coupled premature ventricular contractions greater than 10 per minute.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lidocaine is the drug of choice for frequent or coupled PVCs, as it suppresses ventricular arrhythmias that could lead to ventricular tachycardia. Atropine treats bradycardia, isoproterenol is used for heart block, and verapamil is a calcium-channel blocker for supraventricular arrhythmias.
Extract:
A client with a marked depression of T cells.
Question 5 of 5
To promote safety in the environment of a client with a marked depression of T cells, the nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) protocol for handling soiled articles is accomplished within universal guidelines with double biohazard bags (2) universal precautions and client protection may call for plastic utensils, but not just spoons (3) not protocol unless the client has an active pulmonary infection (4) correct-water should not be allowed to stand in containers, such as respiratory or suction equipment, because this could act as a culture medium