NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An extremely agitated client is receiving haloperidol (Haldol) IM every 30 minutes while in the psychiatric emergency room.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Haloperidol can cause postural hypotension due to alpha-adrenergic blockade, especially during rapid neuroleptization. Monitoring vital signs, particularly blood pressure, every 30 minutes ensures client safety. Reassurance, education, and monitoring side effects are secondary to physiological stability.
Question 2 of 5
The primary purpose for using a CPM machine for the client with a total knee repair is to help:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A CPM machine prevents contractures by maintaining joint mobility post-knee repair. It aids flexion but primarily prevents stiffness. Pain and lactic acid are secondary concerns.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a one-month-old boy bring their son to the clinic for evaluation of a possible right dislocated hip.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unilateral hip dislocation causes uneven gluteal folds and thigh creases, with deeper and longer folds on the affected side due to hip displacement. Limited abduction (not adduction), shortened limb length, and variable rotation are more typical findings.
Extract:
A 46-year-old man with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) should buy shoes in the afternoon when feet are larger than in the morning (2) correct-feet enlarge with age, don't break in shoes all at one time, have measurements for shoes taken while standing (feet are larger) (3) buy correct shoe size (4) leather shoes recommended because they 'breathe', vinyl could cause foot to perspire and aggravate fungal infections
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a neonate with an infection. The nurse would be MOST concerned if which of the following was observed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 65 at rest (normal 30–50) indicates tachypnea, suggesting sepsis or hypoxia. Options A, B, and C are less concerning.