NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A postpartum client admits to alcohol use throughout the pregnancy. Which of the following newborn findings suggests to the nurse that the infant has fetal alcohol syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cranial facial abnormalities are noted. Characteristic facial abnormalities are seen in the newborn with fetal alcohol syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of nitroglycerin for chest pain. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension (100/60 mmHg) is a serious nitroglycerin side effect, risking inadequate perfusion. Options B, C, and D are normal findings.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse discusses symptoms of the onset of labor with a 26-year-old primipara. Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fetal movement decreases at labor onset due to limited space; expecting an increase indicates misunderstanding. Options B, C, and D are correct labor signs.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A client is being discharged following insertion of a permanent set pacemaker. A client with a permanent set pacemaker should be taught:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Modern pacemakers adjust their rate based on activity (rate-responsive pacing), so the client should understand that increased activity may require pacemaker adjustments.