NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 9 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client whose father died from Huntington's chorea asks what the chances are that he will develop the disease. The nurse knows that the chances of the client developing the disease are:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Huntington's disease is autosomal dominant; with one affected parent, the client has a 50% chance of inheriting the gene and developing the disease.
Question 2 of 5
A mother wants to switch her 9 month-old infant from an iron-fortified formula to whole milk because of the expense. Upon further assessment, the nurse finds that the baby eats table foods well, but drinks less milk than before. What is the best advice by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Continue with the present formula. Switching to whole milk before 12 months can lead to allergies and lactose intolerance.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of anaphylaxis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carrying an epinephrine auto-injector is critical for immediate treatment of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction. Avoiding medications, wearing loose clothing, and monitoring blood pressure are less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client after dental surgery. The dentist has prescribed ibuprofen (Motrin IB) 600 mg PO. The nurse would be MOST concerned if the client made which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ibuprofen risks gastroinTest inal bleeding in clients with a peptic ulcer history. Options B, C, and D are not contraindications.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism about methimazole (Tapazole). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever or sore throat may indicate agranulocytosis, a serious methimazole side effect. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.