NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assigned to work with the parents of a retarded child.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A family assessment is essential to understand the parents’ grieving, coping, and support needs, guiding tailored interventions. Interpreting grief, discussing placement, or assisting with plans are premature without first assessing the family’s situation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease about levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dark urine is not an expected side effect of levodopa-carbidopa; it may indicate another issue, such as hematuria, requiring investigation. Options A, B, and C are correct: taking on an empty stomach improves absorption, high-protein meals interfere with efficacy, and muscle twitching may indicate toxicity.
Extract:
The nurse is caring for clients in the outpatient clinic. A young adult female is seeking help for weight loss. Her weight is 257 pounds, and she is 5'7'' tall.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following indicates the MOST appropriate diet choices for breakfast?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the topic of the question. (1) correct-breakfast with some substance won't leave her feeling hungry most of the morning (2) high fat content (3) doesn't provide a balance of nutrients and may leave the client feeling very hungry before lunch (4) high fat content
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of heart failure who is receiving spironolactone (Aldactone) 25 mg PO daily. Which of the following client statements would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle cramps suggest hyperkalemia, a serious side effect of spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, requiring immediate evaluation to prevent arrhythmias. Options A, B, and D are less concerning: fatigue and dry mouth are nonspecific, and taking with food is acceptable.
Question 5 of 5
A 16-year-old client is admitted for elective surgery. The LPN is asked to have the child's mother sign the operative permit. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For minors, a parent or guardian must sign the operative permit, as they provide legal consent for the procedure.