NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of sickle cell disease.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygen therapy improves oxygenation, reducing sickling and tissue hypoxia during a sickle cell crisis. Ambulation is limited, cold compresses worsen vasoconstriction, and fluids are encouraged to prevent dehydration.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of atrial fibrillation.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warfarin is the standard anticoagulant for preventing thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation, reducing stroke risk. Aspirin and clopidogrel are antiplatelets, and heparin is used short-term or in acute settings.
Extract:
A client develops orthopnea, dyspnea, and basilar crackles.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions would be MOST appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) would worsen the situation (2) correct-orthopnea, dyspnea, and crackles are signs and symptoms of fluid excess; decreasing the IV fluids is the priority (3) not of priority in this situation (4) not of priority in this situation
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
An adult is receiving lithium carbonate 600 mg tid. Which of the following observations is of greatest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-sodium diet increases lithium retention, risking toxicity, a serious concern requiring immediate education or intervention.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about omeprazole (Prilosec). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diarrhea may indicate Clostridium difficile infection, a serious omeprazole side effect. Options A, C, and D are incorrect: morning dosing is preferred, stopping the medication risks relapse, and it can be taken with meals.