NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following instructions should be included in the teaching for the client with arthritis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking anti-inflammatory medications with meals reduces gastrointestinal irritation, a key teaching point for arthritis management. Exercise and weight-bearing activities are encouraged, and heat/cold alternation is not universally recommended.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse has asked a second staff nurse to sign for a wasted narcotic, which was not witnessed by another person. This seems to be a recent pattern of behavior. What is the appropriate initial action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The incident must be reported to the appropriate supervisor, for both ethical and legal reasons. This is not an incident that a co-worker can resolve without referral to a manager.
Extract:
A 24-year-old woman who is 30 weeks pregnant is seen in the outpatient clinic for a routine visit.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse would be MOST concerned if the client made which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: 'MOST concerned' indicates a complication. (1) correct-should be reported to the physician (2) common due to pressure of growing fetus (3) common due to compression of nerves supplying lower extremities or reduced calcium levels, should take oral calcium supplements if ordered, stretch until spasm is relieved (4) Braxton-Hicks contractions common, should rest and change position
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is doing a pain assessment on the client who has chronic back pain. Which assessment is of greatest value?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Self-reported pain rating (1-10 scale) is the most reliable indicator of pain intensity, guiding treatment effectively.
Extract:
A client is scheduled for electromyography (EMG).
Question 5 of 5
What should the nurse tell the client about the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) usually performed on the legs (2) correct-electrodes are attached to legs, length of time for impulse transmission is measured (3) may impair Test results (4) doesn't involve general anesthesia or GI system