NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The greatest threat during the immediate post-burn period results from burn shock. Which of the following statements best describes why burn shock occurs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burn shock occurs due to histamine release causing vasodilation and increased capillary permeability, leading to fluid loss from the vascular to interstitial space.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing an admission history for a client recovering from a stroke. Medication history reveals the drug clopidogrel (Plavix). Which clinical manifestation alerts the nurse to an adverse effect of this drug?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication that can increase the risk of bleeding, such as epistaxis (nosebleeds). Abdominal distention, nausea, and hyperactivity are not typical adverse effects of clopidogrel, so answers B, C, and D are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
Following a coronary artery bypass, a client develops a temperature of 102°. The nurse should notify the doctor because an elevation in temperature:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fever increases metabolic demand, which can decrease cardiac output in a post-bypass patient, potentially straining the heart.
Question 4 of 5
Which diet selection contains the most potassium and should be removed from the tray of the client with renal failure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baked potatoes are high in potassium, which is restricted in renal failure to prevent hyperkalemia. Peach , marshmallows , and bread have lower potassium content.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of heart failure who is receiving metoprolol (Lopressor) 50 mg PO bid. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 50 bpm indicates bradycardia, a serious side effect of metoprolol, a beta-blocker, requiring immediate evaluation to prevent reduced cardiac output. Options B, C, and D are normal: blood pressure 130/80 mmHg, respiratory rate 18 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation 95% are stable.