NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with angina is experiencing migraine headaches. The physician has prescribed sumatriptan succinate (Imitrex). Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sumatriptan is contraindicated in clients with angina due to its vasoconstrictive effects, which could exacerbate cardiac ischemia. Consulting the RN to verify the order is the most appropriate action. Obtaining samples, discharge teaching, or consulting social services do not address the safety concern, so answers B, C, and D are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
Triage refers to the classification of injury severity during a disaster. Which of the following clients should receive priority during triage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Burns to the head and neck are prioritized due to potential airway compromise, a life-threatening condition. Open fractures, crushing injuries, and minor head injuries are less immediately critical.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a child with cystic fibrosis asks the nurse for information about the disease. The nurse's teaching is based on the knowledge that cystic fibrosis:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis affects exocrine glands, causing thick mucus secretions, so B is correct. It does not produce lung cysts , is autosomal recessive, not dominant , and does not affect endocrine glands .
Extract:
A 52-year-old woman complains of chronic constipation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse in the health care clinic should advise the woman to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) unnecessary, no effect on constipation (2) normal intake 1,500-2,000, reduced intake causes constipation (3) correct-bulk-forming foods help with constipation (4) passing the buck, laxatives are a last resort
Extract:
A patient with effective pain relief.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions is MOST important to provide a patient with effective pain relief?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) not most important (2) correct-necessary to work with patient to identify interventions to relieve pain (3) part of intervention and evaluation phase (4) only a portion of interventions used to relieve pain