NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of insulin for diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia (3.0 mEq/L) risks arrhythmias during insulin therapy for DKA. Options A, C, and D are less urgent.
Extract:
A 30-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with dry mucous membranes and decreased skin turgor. The woman's vital signs are BP 120/70, temperature 101°F (38.3°C), pulse 88, respirations 14. Laboratory Test s indicate the serum sodium is 150 mEq/L and the Hct is 48%.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse would expect the physician to order which of the following IV fluids?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) hypertonic solutions contraindicated in dehydration (2) correct-hypotonic solution, shifts fluid into intracellular space to correct dehydration (3) isotonic solution, not best with dehydration (4) isotonic solution used to replace electrolytes
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Question 3 of 5
The nurse is administering terbutaline (Brethine) to a client in labor.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Terbutaline causes maternal tachycardia, and a pulse of 144 indicates a significant side effect. Withholding the medication is the priority to prevent further complications like pulmonary edema. Reducing the dose, administering, or delaying without action is unsafe.
Extract:
A patient several days after an above-knee amputation (AKA).
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following symptoms would be characteristic of an infected stump wound?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to an infected wound. (1) may be due to changes in body image or pain (2) expected, not indicative of an infection (3) correct-pain is characteristic of inflammation and infection (4) warm skin above site would indicate infection
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about tiotropium (Spiriva). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using tiotropium as a rescue inhaler is incorrect, as it is a long-acting maintenance medication for COPD, not for acute symptoms. Options A, B, and C are correct: rinsing prevents oral thrush, daily use is standard, and eye pain may indicate glaucoma.