NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a complete heart block. The nurse should question which of the following orders?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lidocaine suppresses ventricular activity, which could worsen complete heart block by reducing the ventricular escape rhythm. Options B, C, and D are appropriate: atropine increases heart rate, pacemakers treat persistent bradycardia, and isoproterenol supports severe bradycardia.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following snacks would be suitable for a child with gluten-induced enteropathy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Buttered popcorn is gluten-free, making it suitable for a child with celiac disease (gluten-induced enteropathy). The other options contain gluten.
Question 3 of 5
A woman has returned from surgery after a right mastectomy with an IV of 0.9% NaCl infusing at 100 cc/hour into her left forearm. Several hours later, the IV infiltrates. The nurse is supervising a student nurse preparing to insert a new peripheral intravenous catheter. The nurse would intervene in which of the following situations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: inappropriate; movement in area could cause displacement
Question 4 of 5
Medical records indicate a patient has developed a condition of respiratory alkalosis. Which of the following clinical signs would not apply to a condition of respiratory alkalosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anxiety is a clinical sign associated with respiratory acidosis.
Extract:
An older woman hospitalized with a fractured left hip, placed in Buck's traction with a seven-pound weight while awaiting surgery.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following instructions for moving should be discussed by the nurse to encourage the patient to participate in her care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) correct-body must move as single, straight unit (2) turning or twisting from the waist down interferes with countertraction (3) prevents proper pull of weights (4) can't turn from side to side, can only move up and down