NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A fifty-five year-old man suffered a left frontal lobe CVA. The patient's family is not present in the room. Which of the following should the nurse watch most closely for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The frontal lobe is responsible for behavior and emotions.
Question 2 of 5
Which diagnosis for the client with tuberculosis would have the greatest impact on public health?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deficient knowledge about TB transmission risks public health by increasing spread, requiring education to ensure compliance with treatment and precautions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a long leg cast on his right leg. The nurse notes that the right foot is pale and cool to the touch, and the client continues to complain of pain even though an analgesic was administered 45 minutes ago. What is the FIRST action the nurse should take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pale, cool skin and persistent pain suggest compartment syndrome, requiring immediate physician notification. Options A, B, and C are unsafe.
Extract:
A client receiving amphotericin B (Fungizone) 1 mg in 250 cc of 5% dextrose in water IV over a 2-hour period.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should be MOST concerned if which of the following was observed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: 'MOST concerned' indicates an untoward effect of the medication. (1) normal results, causes renal toxicity, BUN and creatine would be elevated, normal BUN 7-18 mg/dL, normal creatine 0.6-1.2 mg/dL (2) correct-monitor vital signs every 30 min (3) not side effect of medication (4) normal AST (formerly SGOT) 8-20 U/L, normal ALT (formerly SGPT) 8-20 U/L, normal bilirubin 0.1-1.0 mg/dL, may cause elevation, check liver function studies weekly, notify physician if elevated
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis about methotrexate (Rheumatrex). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping methotrexate when joints feel better is incorrect, as rheumatoid arthritis requires ongoing treatment to prevent flares. Options A, B, and C are correct: alcohol increases hepatotoxicity, food reduces GI upset, and bruising may indicate thrombocytopenia.