NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
The nurse checks for placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube before beginning a tube feeding for a client.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following results would indicate to the nurse that the tube feeding can begin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how the answers relate to a tube feeding. (1) mucus may be from lungs (2) correct-stomach contents are acidic (3) not a safe way to check placement (4) not a reliable indication
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Included in teaching the client with tuberculosis taking isoniazid (INH) about follow-up home care, the nurse should emphasize that a laboratory appointment for which of the following lab tests is critical?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liver function. INH can cause hepatocellular injury and hepatitis. This side effect is age-related and can be detected with regular assessment of liver enzymes, which are released into the blood from damaged liver cells.
Question 3 of 5
A mentally retarded, nonverbal, ambulatory client is found sitting on the floor unable to get up. The LPN/LVN notes the client appears to be in great pain, and his right leg is out of alignment. What is the most important action for the nurse to take as the client is readied for ambulance transport?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Immobilizing the leg prevents further injury in a suspected fracture, the priority action before transport.
Question 4 of 5
A 72 year-old client is scheduled to have a cardioversion. A nurse reviews the client's medication administration record. The nurse should notify the health care provider if the client received which medication during the preceding 24 hours?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin (Lanoxin). Digoxin increases ventricular irritability and increases the risk of ventricular fibrillation following cardioversion. The other medications do not increase ventricular irritability.
Question 5 of 5
Procrastination, noncompliance, and intentional inefficiency are characteristics of the client with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Passive aggressive personality disorder is characterized by indirect resistance, such as procrastination and intentional inefficiency.