NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hours postoperative after an appendectomy. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A temperature of 100.8°F 6 hours post-appendectomy suggests infection, possibly from perforation or abscess, requiring immediate evaluation. Options A, C, and D are expected: heart rate 88 is normal, absent bowel sounds are typical post-surgery, and moderate pain is common.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of Parkinson’s disease.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering levodopa on an empty stomach enhances absorption, improving motor function in Parkinson’s disease. High-fiber diets prevent constipation, activity is encouraged, and compresses are ineffective for mobility.
Question 3 of 5
A client who is diagnosed with cystitis has been given a prescription for phenazopyridine (Pyridium). She asks the nurse why she has been given this medication. What should the nurse reply?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenazopyridine is a urinary tract anesthetic, relieving pain and burning during urination until antibiotics resolve cystitis. It's not an antibiotic, analgesic, or kidney protectant.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a cholecystectomy. Which of the following observations is MOST important for the nurse to report to the next shift?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased breath sounds suggest atelectasis or pneumonia, serious post-cholecystectomy complications due to reduced ventilation from pain. Options A, B, and C are routine: resting is expected, absent bowel sounds are normal post-surgery, and IV rate is standard.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of atrial fibrillation who is receiving amiodarone (Cordarone) 200 mg PO daily. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dry cough and shortness of breath suggest pulmonary toxicity, a serious amiodarone side effect. Options A, C, and D are less urgent: fatigue and nausea are common, and palpitations are expected in atrial fibrillation.