NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 63-year-old woman is taking digitalis, baby aspirin, potassium (K-Dur), and furosemide (Lasix) daily. She complains of multiple symptoms, which include muscle cramps and facial tics. Physical exam reveals positive Chvostek's and Trousseau's signs, hypotension, and confusion. The nurse suspects she has hypomagnesemia. What else should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypomagnesemia often accompanies low calcium and potassium, as seen with furosemide use, explaining symptoms like cramps and tetany.
Question 2 of 5
An elderly client is admitted to the unit with a temperature of $100.2^{\circ}$, urinary specific gravity of 1.032, and a dry tongue. The nurse should anticipate an order for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The symptoms (fever, high urinary specific gravity, dry tongue) indicate dehydration. IV normal saline is the priority to rehydrate. Antibiotics require infection confirmation, analgesics address pain, and diuretics worsen dehydration.
Question 3 of 5
A Hispanic client in the postpartum period refuses the hospital food because it is 'cold.' The best initial action by the nurse is to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ask the client what foods are acceptable or are unacceptable. Understanding cultural food preferences ensures appropriate dietary support.
Question 4 of 5
An adult has recently been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). All of the following goals are in the teaching plan. Which will probably be most difficult for the client to achieve?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking cessation is the most challenging due to nicotine addiction, despite being critical for COPD management, compared to learning breathing techniques, hydration, or vaccinations.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of epilepsy about phenytoin (Dilantin). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping phenytoin when seizures stop is incorrect, as epilepsy often requires lifelong treatment to prevent recurrence. Options A, B, and C are correct: oral hygiene prevents gingival hyperplasia, rashes may indicate hypersensitivity, and grapefruit juice does not significantly affect phenytoin.