NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has been taking perphenazine (Trilafon) by mouth for two days and now displays the following: head turned to the side, neck arched at an angle, stiffness and muscle spasms in neck.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Biperiden, an antiparkinsonian agent, counteracts extrapyramidal side effects (e.g., dystonia, stiffness) caused by antipsychotics like perphenazine. Promazine, thiothixene, and haloperidol are antipsychotics that could worsen these side effects.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with asthma who has developed gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following medications prescribed for the client may aggravate GERD?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An anticholinergic medication will decrease gastric emptying and the pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter.
Extract:
A two-year-old who is one-day postoperative.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a two-year-old who is one-day postoperative tells the nurse, 'My child is so restless and overactive.' The nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are a mix of assessments and implementations. Does this situation require validation? Yes. Determine the best assessment. (1) no indication that there are any problems (2) passing the buck (3) implementation, should first assess (4) correct-young children typically become restless and overactive if in pain, grimacing, clenching teeth, rocking, and aggressive behavior may also be observed
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Lithium carbonate is prescribed for an adult. The nurse knows the client is most likely to have which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lithium carbonate is primarily used to stabilize mood in bipolar disorder, particularly for mania.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the progress of a client who has had a cerebrovascular accident and realizes there has been limited progress. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reassessing goals adjusts the care plan to the client's current abilities, optimizing recovery post-CVA.