NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who was in a motor vehicle accident. His blood pressure is dropping rapidly. What should the nurse observe the client for before placing the client in shock position?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shock position (legs elevated) is contraindicated in head injury due to increased intracranial pressure risk. Observing for head injury ensures safety before positioning.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of chronic kidney disease about sevelamer (Renagel). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping sevelamer when phosphate levels are normal is incorrect, as chronic kidney disease requires ongoing phosphate control to prevent complications. Options A, B, and C are correct: taking with meals binds phosphate, constipation is a side effect, and calcium supplements interfere with absorption.
Question 3 of 5
A client in the ICU is given procainamide HCl (Pronestyl) slowly IV push.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe hypotension is a serious side effect of procainamide, requiring the dose to be withheld to prevent cardiovascular collapse. PVCs and atrial tachycardia are arrhythmias the drug treats, and a normal sedimentation rate is irrelevant.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client how to care for a colostomy. Which factor indicates that the client needs more instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irrigating while sitting on the toilet risks contamination; irrigation should be done in a controlled setting, indicating a need for further instruction.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of type 2 diabetes who is receiving metformin (Glucophage) 500 mg PO bid. Which of the following laboratory results would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A creatinine of 2.0 mg/dL indicates renal impairment, increasing the risk of lactic acidosis with metformin, requiring immediate evaluation. Options B, C, and D are less concerning: A1c 7.0% shows fair control, potassium 4.0 mEq/L is normal, and glucose 120 mg/dL is acceptable.