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
A client with angina is experiencing migraine headaches. The physician has prescribed sumatriptan succinate (Imitrex). Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sumatriptan is contraindicated in clients with angina due to its vasoconstrictive effects, which could exacerbate cardiac ischemia. Consulting the RN to verify the order is the most appropriate action. Obtaining samples, discharge teaching, or consulting social services do not address the safety concern, so answers B, C, and D are incorrect.
Extract:
The nurse is reviewing client assignments on a medical/surgical unit.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse determines that the assignment is appropriate if the nursing assistant is caring for which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Assign clients with standard, unchanging procedures. (1) correct-standard, unchanging procedure (2) assign to the RN (3) assign to the RN (4) assign to the RN
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a woman the normal changes of pregnancy. Which statement by the woman indicates correct understanding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pregnancy increases blood volume by about 50% to support fetal circulation, a correct understanding. Oxygen consumption and metabolic rate increase, and peristalsis slows.
Question 5 of 5
A client arrives in the emergency department after a radiologic accident at a local factory. The first action of the nurse would be to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse must initially assist in stabilizing the patient prior to performing the other tasks related to radiologic contamination.