NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2 year-old child after corrective surgery for Tetralogy of Fallot. The mother reports that the child has suddenly begun seizing. The nurse recognizes this problem is probably due to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A cerebral vascular accident. Polycythemia occurs as a physiological reaction to chronic hypoxemia, increasing the risk of thromboembolic events like cerebrovascular accidents, which can manifest as seizures.
Question 2 of 5
A client with acute leukemia has developed oral ulcerations. The nurse can increase the client's comfort by suggesting that he:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal saline rinses are gentle and help keep the mouth clean without irritating oral ulcerations.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hyperlipidemia about atorvastatin (Lipitor). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping atorvastatin when cholesterol is normal is incorrect, as hyperlipidemia often requires lifelong treatment to prevent cardiovascular events. Options A, B, and C are correct: muscle pain may indicate myopathy, nighttime dosing maximizes efficacy, and grapefruit juice increases drug levels.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following electrolytes must be maintained in a steady state for a client receiving lithium?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sodium levels must be stable in clients taking lithium, as fluctuations can affect lithium levels and toxicity risk.
Extract:
A client with a temperature of 103°F (39.4°C).
Question 5 of 5
Body compensatory mechanisms would include which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) respirations and heart rate will increase with fever (2) blood pressure and pulse usually increase with fever (3) correct-hyperthermia increases the oxygen requirements, which results in faster breathing as well as an increase in the pulse rate (4) diaphoresis may occur, but the skin will be warm