NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has been receiving lithium (Lithane) for the past two weeks for the treatment of bipolar illness. When planning client teaching, what is most important for the nurse to emphasize?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Come in for evaluation of serum lithium levels regularly. Regular monitoring prevents toxicity, especially during conditions like hot weather that affect sodium levels.
Extract:
A patient with a cuffed tracheostomy tube in place after surgery.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse knows the purpose of the cuff on the tracheostomy tube is to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) inaccurate, not the purpose of the cuff on a tracheostomy tube (2) complication of using a cuffed tracheostomy tube (3) correct-seals trachea, helps to prevent aspiration (4) trauma from overinflated tube may cause edema
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of asthma about fluticasone (Flovent). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth prevents oral thrush, a fluticasone side effect. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of asthma who is experiencing an acute exacerbation. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer FIRST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, is the first-line treatment for acute asthma exacerbations to relieve bronchospasm and improve airflow. Options B, C, and D are secondary: prednisone reduces inflammation, montelukast prevents attacks, and ipratropium is an adjunct.
Extract:
An extremely angry patient with bipolar illness who just learned his wife has filed for divorce.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following responses by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) correct-patient is able to use phone unless otherwise indicated by court order or physician's order (2) has not lost civil right to use phone (3) denies patient his civil rights (4) inappropriate