NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a child with cystic fibrosis asks the nurse for information about the disease. The nurse's teaching is based on the knowledge that cystic fibrosis:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis affects exocrine glands, causing thick mucus secretions, so B is correct. It does not produce lung cysts , is autosomal recessive, not dominant , and does not affect endocrine glands .
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of nitroglycerin for chest pain. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension (100/60 mmHg) is a serious nitroglycerin side effect, risking inadequate perfusion. Options B, C, and D are normal findings.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of bipolar disorder who is receiving valproic acid (Depakote) 500 mg PO bid. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated liver enzymes suggest hepatotoxicity, a serious valproic acid side effect. Options B, C, and D are normal.
Question 4 of 5
A young adult who was in a motorcycle accident is brought to the emergency room with a closed head injury with suspected subdural hematoma.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Morphine sulfate, a narcotic analgesic, causes CNS and respiratory depression, which is contraindicated in head injuries because it masks signs of increased intracranial pressure, such as altered consciousness or pupil changes. Promethazine is an antiemetic, docusate is a stool softener, and ranitidine prevents stress ulcers, none of which pose the same risk.
Question 5 of 5
A client recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder expresses concern over taking Eskalith (lithium carbonate) because 'a lot of people have problems getting too much of it.' The nurse should explain that lithium toxicity typically occurs when the client has an insufficient intake of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lithium toxicity occurs with insufficient sodium and fluids, as low sodium increases lithium reabsorption in kidneys, and fluids aid excretion. Other nutrients are less directly related.