NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While caring for a child who had a revision of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt, the nurse notes clear drainage from the incision. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clear drainage may indicate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak; checking for glucose with a Dextrostik confirms CSF, which requires immediate action.
Extract:
An adult woman is admitted to an acute locked psychiatric unit one month prior to an election.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the outcome of each answer choice. (1) psychiatric patients do not forfeit their constitutional rights (2) correct-patient can vote by absentee ballot (3) can vote by absentee ballot (4) not the nurse's responsibility
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a 3-month-old infant tells the nurse that her child has a bumpy rash over most of his body. What is likely to be initially ordered for this child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A bumpy rash in a 3-month-old suggests possible food allergies; an elimination diet is a non-invasive initial approach to identify triggers, unlike biopsy, stool, or CBC.
Extract:
A client with hyperthyroidism.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions, if taken by the nurse, is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) client is usually sensitive to heat (2) correct-clients with hyperthyroidism frequently exhibit exophthalmos, which requires ophthalmic drops on a regular basis (3) should provide a calm, restful environment with low levels of sensory stimulation, protecting eyes from injury takes priority (4) frequent snacks should be high-calorie
Extract:
A male client is admitted with urinary tract problems. A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and acid phosphatase Test are to be done.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse knows that
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) correct-PSA Test has replaced acid phosphatase Test in screening for prostatic cancer; Test must be drawn before digital rectal exam, as manipulation of the prostate will abnormally increase PSA value (2) inaccurate information about a PSA (3) inaccurate information about a PSA (4) inaccurate information about a PSA