NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is being followed in the rape-crisis clinic one week after being assaulted. The client is currently taking Xanax 0.25 mg PO q6h for anxiety. Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, reflects a correct understanding of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol, including white wine, potentiates Xanax’s sedative effects, increasing risks. Avoiding it shows understanding. Options A, B, and D are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A baby girl is born with a meningomyelocele. To prevent trauma to the sac, the nurse should place the infant:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the infant prone with hips slightly elevated protects the meningomyelocele sac from trauma and pressure.
Question 3 of 5
The nursing team consists of one RN, two LPNs/LVNs, and three nursing assistants. The RN should care for which of the following patients?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: requires assessment skills of the RN
Question 4 of 5
A 2 year-old child has just been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. The child's father asks the nurse 'What is our major concern now, and what will we have to deal with in the future?' Which of the following is the best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thin, tenacious secretions from the lungs are a constant struggle in cystic fibrosis. Respiratory issues are the primary concern due to chronic lung complications.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the coronary care unit. The display on the cardiac monitor indicates ventricular fibrillation. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assess for presence of pulse. Verifying the absence of a pulse confirms ventricular fibrillation before proceeding with treatment.