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
Prochlorperazine maleate (Compazine) 10 mg IM has been ordered for a client.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prochlorperazine (Compazine) is incompatible with other medications in the same syringe, so it must be drawn and administered separately from Stadol. Monitoring vital signs (e.g., blood pressure for orthostatic hypotension) is important but not the priority before administration. Dilution and route verification are unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a woman the normal changes of pregnancy. Which statement by the woman indicates correct understanding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pregnancy increases blood volume by about 50% to support fetal circulation, a correct understanding. Oxygen consumption and metabolic rate increase, and peristalsis slows.
Question 4 of 5
A newborn weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces at birth. The nurse assesses the newborn at home 2 days later and finds the weight to be 6 pounds 7 ounces. What should the nurse tell the parents about this weight loss?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The loss is within normal limits. A newborn is expected to lose 5-10% of the birth weight in the first few days post-partum because of changes in elimination and feeding.
Question 5 of 5
When admitting a client who has acute glomerulonephritis, the nurse expects that the client will report which information?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute glomerulonephritis is often post-streptococcal, following pharyngitis. Bladder/kidney infections or sexual partners are less directly related.