NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 9 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child at summer camp comes to see the camp nurse 10 minutes after being stung by a bee. The child complains of tingling around her mouth and tightness in her chest. The nurse's first action is summon help and to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tingling and chest tightness suggest anaphylaxis; epinephrine is the first-line treatment, and a tourniquet may slow venom spread.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to care for a client who has returned to the surgical nursing unit following a radical neck dissection.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Following a radical neck dissection, monitoring the tracheostomy site for bleeding or swelling is critical due to the risk of hematoma or airway obstruction, which can be life-threatening. Suctioning and care are important but follow a schedule or as needed, and patency assessment is less urgent than monitoring for surgical complications.
Question 3 of 5
A 56-year-old male is admitted with a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The client is most likely to report esophageal discomfort following a meal of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hamburger and cola are high-fat and carbonated, respectively, both of which exacerbate GERD symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A toddler with otitis media has just completed antibiotic therapy. A recheck appointment should be made to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A recheck confirms the otitis media has cleared, preventing complications. Hearing tests or tympanoplasty are not routine, and new prescriptions are unnecessary unless recurrence occurs.
Question 5 of 5
A client is going to have an endoscopy performed. Which of the following is not a probable reason for an endoscopy procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bowel movement pain should be examined with a colonoscopy not an endoscopy.