NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assesses the use of coping mechanisms by an adolescent 1 week after the client had a motor vehicle accident resulting in multiple serious injuries. Which of these characteristics are most likely to be displayed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Helplessness and hopelessness may contribute to regressive, dependent behavior which often occurs at any age with hospitalization. Denying or minimizing the seriousness of the illness is used to avoid facing the worst situation. Recall that denial is the initial step in the process of working through any loss.
Question 2 of 5
A 72 year-old client is scheduled to have a cardioversion. A nurse reviews the client's medication administration record. The nurse should notify the health care provider if the client received which medication during the preceding 24 hours?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin (Lanoxin). Digoxin increases ventricular irritability and increases the risk of ventricular fibrillation following cardioversion. The other medications do not increase ventricular irritability.
Question 3 of 5
A woman who recently had a simple mastectomy is about to be discharged. She seems very concerned about such things as where to find the best prosthesis, suitable underwear, and swimsuits, and adjusting to life with only one breast. Which resource is appropriate for the nurse to recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reach to Recovery offers peer support and resources for mastectomy patients, addressing prosthesis and lifestyle adjustments. Other options are less specific.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client's abdomen. Which should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal assessment begins with inspection to observe for visible abnormalities, followed by auscultation, percussion, and palpation to avoid altering bowel sounds.
Question 5 of 5
A 34-year-old male is admitted to the hospital with a possible diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse not expect to see during an attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pheochromocytoma causes catecholamine release, leading to tachycardia, not bradycardia, during an attack.