NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
The nurse is making patient assignments on the obstetrical unit.
Question 1 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
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of breast cancer.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A new lump in the axillary region may indicate lymph node metastasis, requiring immediate evaluation. Fatigue, nausea, and hair loss are expected chemotherapy side effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient that has undergone a recent CABG. The nurse notices a mole with irregular edges with a bluish color. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contacting the attending physician via the medical record is appropriate due to the possibility of melanoma.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of rheumatoid arthritis who is receiving prednisone 10 mg PO daily. Which of the following client statements would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight gain of 5 pounds in a month suggests a side effect of prednisone, such as fluid retention or increased appetite, requiring evaluation to prevent complications like hypertension. Options A, B, and D are less concerning: headaches and fatigue are nonspecific, and taking with food is appropriate.