NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
A client with pneumonia.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following nursing observations would indicate a therapeutic response to the treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine which answer choice indicates an improved respiratory status. (1) validates the continued presence of the infection (2) validates the continued presence of the infection (3) correct-sputum characteristics indicate a decrease in the pneumonia; is supported by respiratory status (4) does not substantiate the status of the infection
Extract:
A client has been diagnosed with metastatic cancer with a poor prognosis. Recently, the client has complained of increased pain and is less communicative, very irritable, and anorexic.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following nursing goals should be a priority at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) will be difficult if client's pain is not adequately controlled (2) correct-comprehensive and regular pain assessment/management is necessary to facilitate client's ability to maintain comfort, which may enable him to verbalize his feelings (3) important, but will be difficult if client's pain is not adequately controlled (4) not highest priority
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is receiving $\mathrm{O}_2$ at $3 \mathrm{~L}/\mathrm{min}$ via nasal cannula. He is anxious and short of breath, and his mental status is clouded. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking vital signs and oxygen saturation assesses the cause of symptoms (e.g., hypoxia, hypercapnia). Increasing O2 risks CO2 retention in COPD. Monitoring is passive. Humidity is secondary.
Question 4 of 5
When caring for an abused client, what is most important for the nurse to do initially?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing a safe place is the priority, ensuring immediate protection from further abuse before addressing long-term support.
Question 5 of 5
A 56-year-old man is visiting the doctor for the first time in seven years for treatment for an infected finger. The office nurse wants him to make an appointment for a physical. The nurse knows that he does not understand the importance of a physical when he makes which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assuming health without symptoms dismisses the need for preventive screenings, indicating a lack of understanding of physicals.