NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of epilepsy who is receiving carbamazepine (Tegretol) 200 mg PO bid. Which of the following laboratory results would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A white blood cell count of 3,000/mm^3 indicates leukopenia, a serious side effect of carbamazepine, increasing infection risk and requiring immediate evaluation. Options B, C, and D are normal: sodium 140 mEq/L, potassium 4.0 mEq/L, and hemoglobin 13 g/dL do not indicate complications.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of depression who is receiving venlafaxine (Effexor) 75 mg PO bid. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Suicidal thoughts are a medical emergency with venlafaxine. Options A, B, and D are common side effects.
Extract:
A child admitted with failure to thrive has just had a positive sweat Test .
Question 3 of 5
The nurse would anticipate which of the following changes in the child's plan of care initially?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) correct-sweat Test is a positive finding for cystic fibrosis (2) no data in this situation to indicate that the child is having pulmonary problems (3) salt is increased in diet (4) no need for IV therapy based on the data in situation
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV ceftriaxone for a urinary tract infection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A temperature of 100.8°F suggests worsening infection, requiring immediate reporting. Options A, C, and D are normal or less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of heparin. Which of the following laboratory results would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A PTT of 90 seconds is above the therapeutic range for heparin (60–80 seconds), increasing bleeding risk, requiring immediate adjustment. Options B, C, and D are normal: INR is unaffected, platelet count 150,000/mm^3 is adequate, and hemoglobin 13 g/dL is normal.