NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests 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. The nurse would expect to give which of the following as a PRN medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: is an antiparkinsonian agent, used to counteract extrapyramidal side effects the client is experiencing
Question 2 of 5
The client is admitted to the unit after a motor vehicle accident with a temperature of 102°F rectally. The most likely explanations for the elevated temperature is that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infection from abrasions is the most likely cause of fever post-accident, as it's a common complication.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing the reflexes of a full-term newborn infant. Which of the following is true regarding newborn reflexes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Moro reflex, present at birth, typically disappears by 6 months. Babinski persists until ~2 years, fencing (tonic neck) until 4-6 months, and stepping until 1-2 months.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of myxedema. An initial assessment of the client would reveal the symptoms of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myxedema (severe hypothyroidism) presents with weight gain, lethargy, slowed speech, and decreased respiratory rate due to metabolic slowing.
Question 5 of 5
Along with traditional therapy, a client asks the nurse about alternative therapies for chronic pain. Which could the nurse provide to the client?
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Rationale: Yoga, acupuncture, music therapy, and hypnosis are all recognized alternative therapies for managing chronic pain, complementing traditional treatments.