NCLEX PN TEST BANK
1. The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using
thetranssphenoidal approach. The nurse should be particularly alert for:
A. Nasal congestion
B. Abdominal tenderness
C. Muscle tetany
D. Oliguria
Answer A: Removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by a transsphenoidal approach,
through the nose. Nasal congestion further interferes with the airway. Answers B, C, and D are
not correct because they are not directly associated with the pituitary gland.
2. A client with cancer is admitted to the oncology unit. Stat lab values reveal Hgb 12.6,
WBC 6500, K+ 1.9, uric acid 7.0, Na+ 136, and platelets 178,000. The nurse evaluates that the
client is experiencing which of the following?
A. Hypernatremia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Myelosuppression
D. Leukocytosis
Answer B: Hypokalemia is evident from the lab values listed. The other laboratory findings are
within normal limits, making answers A, C, and D
,incorrect.
,3. A 24-year-old female client is scheduled for surgery in the morning. Which of the
following is the primary responsibility of the nurse?
A. Taking the vital signs
B. Obtaining the permit
C. Explaining the procedure
D. Checking the lab work
Answer A: The primary responsibility of the nurse is to take the vital signs before any surgery.
The actions in answers B, C, and D are the responsibility of the doctor and, therefore, are
incorrect for this question.
4. The nurse is working in the emergency room when a client arrives with severe burns
ofthe left arm, hands, face, and neck. Which action should receive priority?
A. Starting an IV
B. Applying oxygen
C. Obtaining blood gases
D. Medicating the client for pain
Answer B: The client with burns to the neck needs airway assessment and supplemental oxygen,
so applying oxygen is the priority. The next action should be to start an IV and medicate for pain,
making answers A and C incorrect. Answer D, obtaining blood gases, is ordered by the doctor.
5. The nurse is visiting a home health client with osteoporosis. The client has a
newprescription for alendronate (Fosamax). Which instruction should be given to the
client?
, A. Rest in bed after taking the medication for at least 30 minutes
B. Avoid rapid movements after taking the medication
C. Take the medication with water only
1. The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using
thetranssphenoidal approach. The nurse should be particularly alert for:
A. Nasal congestion
B. Abdominal tenderness
C. Muscle tetany
D. Oliguria
Answer A: Removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by a transsphenoidal approach,
through the nose. Nasal congestion further interferes with the airway. Answers B, C, and D are
not correct because they are not directly associated with the pituitary gland.
2. A client with cancer is admitted to the oncology unit. Stat lab values reveal Hgb 12.6,
WBC 6500, K+ 1.9, uric acid 7.0, Na+ 136, and platelets 178,000. The nurse evaluates that the
client is experiencing which of the following?
A. Hypernatremia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Myelosuppression
D. Leukocytosis
Answer B: Hypokalemia is evident from the lab values listed. The other laboratory findings are
within normal limits, making answers A, C, and D
,incorrect.
,3. A 24-year-old female client is scheduled for surgery in the morning. Which of the
following is the primary responsibility of the nurse?
A. Taking the vital signs
B. Obtaining the permit
C. Explaining the procedure
D. Checking the lab work
Answer A: The primary responsibility of the nurse is to take the vital signs before any surgery.
The actions in answers B, C, and D are the responsibility of the doctor and, therefore, are
incorrect for this question.
4. The nurse is working in the emergency room when a client arrives with severe burns
ofthe left arm, hands, face, and neck. Which action should receive priority?
A. Starting an IV
B. Applying oxygen
C. Obtaining blood gases
D. Medicating the client for pain
Answer B: The client with burns to the neck needs airway assessment and supplemental oxygen,
so applying oxygen is the priority. The next action should be to start an IV and medicate for pain,
making answers A and C incorrect. Answer D, obtaining blood gases, is ordered by the doctor.
5. The nurse is visiting a home health client with osteoporosis. The client has a
newprescription for alendronate (Fosamax). Which instruction should be given to the
client?
, A. Rest in bed after taking the medication for at least 30 minutes
B. Avoid rapid movements after taking the medication
C. Take the medication with water only
