NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 9 Questions
Extract:
A client is currently hospitalized with renal failure and has 3+ pitting edema of the lower extremities.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following nursing observations would indicate a therapeutic response to therapy for the edema?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to edema. (1) no relation to edema (2) no relation to edema (3) urine specific gravity may be decreased as client begins to lose some edema fluid (4) correct-edema is a result of sodium and fluid retention; weight loss should occur if therapy is effective
Extract:
The nurse is making a home visit for a client with an abdominal wound.
Question 2 of 5
When irrigating the draining wound with a sterile saline solution, which of the following sequences would be MOST appropriate for the nurse to follow?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) hands should be washed first (2) correct-handwashing should be done prior to beginning any procedure, especially irrigating a wound (3) using sterile gloves to remove the dressing would contaminate them (4) hands should be washed first
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A woman is in the clinic complaining of urinary frequency, urgency, and pain on urination. Orders include a urine for culture and administration of sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) and phenazopyridine (Pyridium.) Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking for sulfa allergies is critical before administering sulfisoxazole, as allergies can cause severe reactions, prioritizing safety.
Question 4 of 5
An adult is taking digoxin and furosemide. Which laboratory value is of greatest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide, a diuretic, can cause hypokalemia (low potassium), increasing the risk of digoxin toxicity. A serum K+ of 3.0 mEq/L is below normal (3.5-5.0 mEq/L), posing a significant risk. The digoxin level is therapeutic (0.5-2.0 ng/mL), and BUN and Mg are within normal ranges.
Extract:
A 26-year-old woman is admitted to the neurosurgery unit for the removal of a cerebellar tumor.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse would expect the patient to make which of the following statements about her symptoms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Remember physiology. (1) temporal lobe contains auditory center, loss of hearing would involve CN VIII acoustic (2) correct-cerebellum maintains balance (3) CN IX, glossopharyngeal responsible for differentiation of taste (4) not specific symptoms of cerebellum dysfunction