NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a total gastrectomy performed this morning. When the client returns to the nursing care unit, the drainage from the nasogastric tube is red. What is the nurse's best response to this?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Red nasogastric drainage post-gastrectomy suggests bleeding, requiring immediate reporting to assess for hemorrhage.
Extract:
A bipolar patient refuses to put down the mop that he is swinging to threaten other patients and staff.
Question 2 of 5
What information is MOST important for the nurse to consider before administering a PRN IM dose of lorazepam (Ativan)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) use the least restrictive interventions in ascending order (2) use the least restrictive interventions in ascending order (3) correct-use the least restrictive interventions in ascending order (4) use the least restrictive interventions in ascending order
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of schizophrenia who is receiving haloperidol (Haldol) 5 mg PO bid. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle stiffness and tremors suggest extrapyramidal symptoms, a serious haloperidol side effect. Options A, B, and D are less urgent.
Extract:
A 52-year-old woman complains of chronic constipation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse in the health care clinic should advise the woman to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) unnecessary, no effect on constipation (2) normal intake 1,500-2,000, reduced intake causes constipation (3) correct-bulk-forming foods help with constipation (4) passing the buck, laxatives are a last resort
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a myocardial infarction yesterday and received alteplase (tPA). The client's spouse asks the nurse why that medication was given. What should the nurse include when replying?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alteplase (tP
A) is a thrombolytic drug and dissolves the clot that is blocking a coronary artery. It does not relieve pain, prevent new clots from forming, or help the heart muscle to heal.