NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assisting a client with deep breathing and coughing exercises following abdominal surgery. What instruction is most appropriate for the nurse to give the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Splinting the incision reduces pain and supports effective deep breathing and coughing, preventing postoperative complications.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic venous insufficiency.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Compression stockings improve venous return, reducing edema and stasis in chronic venous insufficiency. Bed rest is discouraged, diuretics are not primary, and head elevation is irrelevant.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes about glimepiride (Amaryl). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping glimepiride when blood sugar is normal is incorrect, as type 2 diabetes requires ongoing treatment to maintain control. Options A, B, and C are correct: pre-breakfast dosing maximizes efficacy, sweating indicates hypoglycemia, and alcohol increases hypoglycemia risk.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin 5,000 units subcutaneously q12h. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as a side effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin can cause bruising at injection sites due to its anticoagulant effect. Options A, C, and D are not typical side effects.