NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse caring for a client receiving intravenous magnesium sulfate must closely observe for side effects associated with drug therapy. An expected side effect of magnesium sulfate is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypersomnolence is an expected side effect of magnesium sulfate due to its sedative properties, so B is correct. Decreased urinary output , absence of knee jerk reflex , and decreased respiratory rate are signs of toxicity, not expected effects.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and is experiencing dysphagia. Which of the following nursing actions is the PRIORITY?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positioning the client upright during meals reduces the risk of aspiration, a life-threatening complication in dysphagia. Options B, C, and D are inappropriate: thin liquids increase aspiration risk, soft diets are secondary, and eating quickly exacerbates the problem.
Extract:
A client with a temperature of 103°F (39.4°C).
Question 3 of 5
Body compensatory mechanisms would include which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) respirations and heart rate will increase with fever (2) blood pressure and pulse usually increase with fever (3) correct-hyperthermia increases the oxygen requirements, which results in faster breathing as well as an increase in the pulse rate (4) diaphoresis may occur, but the skin will be warm
Extract:
A client who has been complaining of dysuria, urinary frequency, and discomfort in the suprapubic area.
Question 4 of 5
After evaluating the results, the nurse should order a repeat urinalysis based on which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the significance of each answer choice and how it relates a bladder infection. (1) glucose increases during the inflammation process; it is not a primary component in determining urinary tract infections (2) not as complete a response as answer choice #3 (3) correct-with the client's complaints, WBCs and RBCs should be present; WBCs are a response to the inflammation process and irritation of the urethra; RBCs are increased when bladder mucosa is irritated and bleeding (4) indicates the concentration of the urine
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hyperlipidemia about atorvastatin (Lipitor). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping atorvastatin when cholesterol is normal is incorrect, as hyperlipidemia often requires lifelong treatment to prevent cardiovascular events. Options A, B, and C are correct: muscle pain may indicate myopathy, nighttime dosing maximizes efficacy, and grapefruit juice increases drug levels.