NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
An adult male developed diabetes insipidus following a craniotomy.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements, if made by the client, would indicate that further teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: 'Further teaching' indicates an incorrect response. (1) disorder or water metabolism caused by deficiency of ADH (antidiuretic hormone) by pituitary gland, symptoms are increased urinary output (4-30 L/24 h), dilute urine with specific gravity less than 1.005 (2) normal specific gravity 1.003-1.030 (3) correct-weight gain should be reported to physician, may need medication adjusted (4) desmopressin (DDAVP) nasally or SQ required for remainder of life
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of furosemide (Lasix) for heart failure. Which of the following laboratory results would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (potassium 3.0 mEq/L) is a serious complication of furosemide, increasing the risk of arrhythmias in heart failure. Options B, C, and D are normal: sodium 138 mEq/L, creatinine 1.2 mg/dL, and calcium 9.0 mg/dL do not indicate complications.
Question 3 of 5
During a child's 18-month checkup, the mother remarks that her child is not doing any of the following. Which would cause most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lack of eye contact at 18 months may indicate developmental issues like autism, warranting urgent evaluation, unlike the other age-appropriate delays.
Question 4 of 5
A 32-year-old man comes to the clinic for a glycosylated hemoglobin assay (HbA1c). The result is 6%. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An HbA1c of 6% indicates good diabetes control (normal 4–6%). Documenting is appropriate as no action is needed. Options B, C, and D are unnecessary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving intravenous nitroglycerin for acute angina. What is the most important assessment during treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The vasodilatation that occurs as a result of this medication can cause profound hypotension. The client's blood pressure must be evaluated every 15 minutes until stable and then every 30 minutes to every hour.