NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
An 11-month-old baby is having trouble gaining weight after discharge from the hospital. Which of the following actions by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Observing mealtime assesses feeding behaviors and parental interactions, identifying causes of poor weight gain. Options B, C, and D are less direct or premature.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of asthma about fluticasone (Flovent). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth prevents oral thrush, a fluticasone side effect. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
After receiving an annual influenza immunization, a client develops symptoms suggestive of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Which symptom is associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Guillain-Barré syndrome causes paresthesia and weakness in the lower extremities , progressing upward. Reflexes are hypoactive (B is incorrect). Emotional lability and tremors are not typical.