NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a total shoulder replacement. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a sling maintains shoulder immobilization, preventing dislocation post-replacement. Options B, C, and D are secondary: pain management is routine, adduction is incorrect, and dressing monitoring is less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positive rebound tenderness at McBurney’s point is a hallmark of appendicitis, indicating peritoneal irritation. Supine positioning may worsen pain, absent bowel sounds suggest obstruction, and a normal WBC count does not rule out appendicitis.
Question 3 of 5
The nursing care plan for a toddler diagnosed with Kawasaki disease (mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome) should be based on the high risk for development of which problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Coronary artery aneurysms. Kawasaki disease can lead to inflammation and aneurysms in coronary arteries.
Question 4 of 5
The client taking allopurinol (Zyloprim) should be taught to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allopurinol prevents uric acid buildup, and adequate hydration (eight glasses of water) reduces kidney stone risk. Fruits are not restricted, the drug works sooner, and purine foods should be limited.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is aware that the effect of antihypertensive drug therapy may be affected by a 75 year-old client's
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased gastrointestinal motility, together with shrinkage of the gastric mucosa and changes in hydrochloric acid levels, will decrease absorption of medications and interfere with their actions.