NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide to assist in the development of trust?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Security. Providing consistent, loving care fosters trust, a key developmental need for infants per Erikson's theory.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of gout about colchicine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diarrhea is a serious colchicine side effect, indicating potential toxicity. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A newly admitted elderly client is severely dehydrated. When planning care for this client, which task is appropriate to assign to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing oral fluids is a routine task with predictable outcomes, suitable for a UAP, while the other tasks require clinical judgment or assessment skills.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of depression who is receiving sertraline (Zoloft) 50 mg PO daily. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Suicidal thoughts are a medical emergency in clients on SSRIs like sertraline. Options A, B, and D are common side effects.
Question 5 of 5
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a history of coronary artery disease is receiving aminophylline, 25 mg/hour. Which one of the following findings by the nurse would require immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restlessness and palpitations. Side effects of Aminophylline include restlessness and palpitations.