NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with an acute exacerbation. Her vital signs are: BP 162/100, pulse 78, respirations 30 and labored with wheezing. The nurse should question which of the following orders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol, a non-selective beta-blocker, can cause bronchoconstriction, worsening COPD. Options A, B, and C are appropriate: theophylline bronchodilates, tetracycline treats infections, and ipratropium reduces bronchospasm.
Question 2 of 5
Treatment of sickle cell crises includes the application of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heat application to joints during sickle cell crises promotes vasodilation, improving blood flow and reducing pain from vaso-occlusion. Ice may worsen vasoconstriction, CPM is irrelevant, and TENS is not standard for sickle cell pain.
Extract:
A client is placed on cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) prophylactically after surgery.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse encourage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: The topic of the question unstated. Read the answer choices for clues. (1) unnecessary to encourage (2) unnecessary to encourage (3) correct-these foods will help maintain normal inTest inal flora, which may be altered by the Keflex (4) unnecessary to encourage
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with a new diagnosis of asthma.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily peak flow monitoring helps the client detect early changes in lung function, enabling timely intervention to prevent asthma exacerbations. Using a spacer, proper medication sequencing, and exercise management are important but secondary to ongoing monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
A toddler with Tetralogy of Fallot is hospitalized with a diagnosis of pneumonia. During the nursing assessment, the child develops a hypoxic episode. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The knee-chest position increases systemic vascular resistance, reducing right-to-left shunting in Tetralogy of Fallot during hypoxia.
Toys or comforting do not address hypoxia. Supine position may worsen shunting.