NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is being discharged from the emergency room with instructions to apply a cold pack to his sprained ankle. The client asks why it is necessary to use a cold pack. The nurse replies that the cold pack will do which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cold packs reduce swelling and pain by constricting blood vessels and numbing the area, aiding sprain recovery. They don't prevent fractures, bruising, or fever.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement made by an adolescent indicates understanding of how to reduce risk of osteoporosis later in life?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High calcium intake (milk) builds bone density, reducing osteoporosis risk. Sprains, reduced exercise, or cola drinks don't address bone health.
Question 3 of 5
Which finding indicates a need for further assessment of the client scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shellfish allergy may indicate iodine sensitivity, relevant for MRI contrast dye, requiring further assessment. Diabetes , bed preference , and asthma are not contraindications.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of asthma about salmeterol (Serevent). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tremors or shakiness indicate systemic beta-agonist effects, requiring reporting. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sleeping on the right side can worsen GERD by allowing acid to reflux into the esophagus; the left side or head elevation is preferred. Options A, B, and C are correct: avoiding lying down post-meal, eating smaller meals, and avoiding coffee reduce reflux.