NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of pancreatitis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-fat, high-protein diet reduces pancreatic stimulation and supports tissue repair in chronic pancreatitis. High-fat diets exacerbate symptoms, and carbohydrate balance is less critical.
Question 2 of 5
A 3-year-old with coarctation of the aorta is scheduled for corrective surgery. Which preoperative lab result should be reported to the physician?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A WBC of 14,000 suggests possible infection, which should be reported before surgery, so B is correct. HCT 48% , platelet count 200,000 , and RBC 5.3 are within normal ranges.
Extract:
A client who is receiving hydralazine (Apresoline) q6h has a blood pressure of 90/60.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions would be MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are a mix of assessments and implementations. Is there an appropriate assessment? No. Determine the outcome of the implementations. (1) correct-BP of 90/60 is too low for an additional dose of medication, withholding the medication and checking with the doctor is appropriate (2) assessment, appropriate nursing action for a client on an antihypertensive that has diuretic effects due to increased blood flow to the kidney, not a priority in this instance (3) unnecessary (4) appropriate nursing action for a client on an antihypertensive that has diuretic effects due to increased blood flow to the kidney, not a priority in this instance
Extract:
An older man is being prepared for discharge after treatment for dehydration.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements, if made by the patient to the nurse, indicates that further teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to dehydration. Be careful, this is a negative question. (1) correct-would only indicate overhydration, not response to dehydration (2) will help prevent recurrence of dehydration, should force fluids to 3,000 cc/day (3) would give good indication of total intake (4) would indicate postural hypotension resulting from volume deficit
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Question 5 of 5
The client is admitted to the unit with the following lab values. Which of the following lab values should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A $\mathrm{PO}_2$ of 72% indicates severe hypoxemia, requiring immediate intervention. BUN, hemoglobin, and WBC values are less urgent.