NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A young adult is admitted with a diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Which nursing action will be of highest priority as the nurse plans care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Guillain-Barré syndrome can cause ascending paralysis, risking respiratory muscle weakness; monitoring respirations is critical to detect respiratory failure early.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following describes the proximodistal development in the infant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proximodistal development refers to motor control progressing from the center of the body outward, meaning infants gain control of larger muscles (arms) before finer muscles (fingers).
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of asthma about fluticasone (Flovent). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using fluticasone as a rescue inhaler is incorrect, as it is a corticosteroid for maintenance therapy, not acute symptoms. Options A, B, and C are correct: rinsing prevents oral thrush, twice-daily use is standard, and sore throat may indicate infection.
Question 4 of 5
A woman is seen in clinic with complaints suggesting cholecystitis or cholelithiasis. What teaching should the nurse expect to reinforce?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fatty foods trigger gallbladder contraction, worsening pain in cholecystitis or cholelithiasis; avoiding them reduces symptoms. Sitting up, carbonated drinks, or caffeine are less critical.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is working at a student health clinic at a large university. Which of the following signs and symptoms would cause the nurse to suspect cocaine abuse in a 20-year-old college student?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insomnia, rhinorrhea, and facial pain are associated with cocaine inhalation, the most common administration route. Options A, B, and C are less specific: A suggests infection, B indicates GI issues, and C could apply to other substances.