NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following nursing approaches would be MOST appropriate to use while administering an oral medication to a four-month-old?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: is a convenient method for administering medications to an infant
Question 2 of 5
The nurse observes the following patients in the emergency department (ED). The FIRST patient the nurse should see is the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: possibility of internal bleeding, life-threatening situation
Extract:
The nurse is preparing to begin a dopamine (Intropin) infusion on a client.
Question 3 of 5
Before beginning the infusion the nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to dopamine. (1) not a critical assessment at this time (2) contains correct information, but is not a priority (3) correct-if extravasation occurs, there is sloughing of the surrounding skin and tissue; patent IV line is essential to prevent serious side effects (4) not a critical assessment at this time
Extract:
An elderly alcoholic client has been receiving a long-acting benzodiazepine (Librium) for two days for symptom management and reduction. The client states: 'Get those bugs off of me and clean them out of here.'
Question 4 of 5
The nurse knows the client is exhibiting symptoms of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) client has been medicated with benzodiazepines and did not experience untoward reactions (2) correct-client has most probably progressed to another level of abstinence withdrawal from polypharmacy chemical dependence; characteristic symptoms include tremors, increased heart rate, and fever, as well as psychological problems of confusion, delusions, and hallucinations (3) schizophrenic client usually experiences an episode of auditory hallucinations, not visual or tactile hallucinations (4) combination effect of the normal aging process and dementia could precipitate a similar reaction; however, the normal aging process does not produce delirium, but rather dementia
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients in the hospital. Which of the following nursing activities BEST promotes rest for an elderly hospitalized client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: elderly client who feels isolated and unable to obtain help if needed cannot rest properly