NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of atrial fibrillation who is receiving amiodarone (Cordarone) 200 mg PO daily. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dry cough and shortness of breath suggest pulmonary toxicity, a serious amiodarone side effect. Options A, C, and D are less urgent: fatigue and nausea are common, and palpitations are expected in atrial fibrillation.
Extract:
The nurse is caring for clients in the diabetic clinic.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following clients should the nurse see FIRST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the least stable client. (1) correct-indicates diabetic ketoacidosis; treat with normal saline and regular insulin (2) suggestive of intermittent claudication, not an emergency situation (3) suggestive of hyperglycemia, should assess blood sugar (4) psychosocial issues, physical takes priority
Extract:
To minimize the side effects of a DPT immunization for a six-month-old.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should instruct the parents to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are a mix of assessments and implementations. Is the assessment appropriate? No. Determine the outcome of each implementation. Is it desired? (1) implementation, uncomfortable and unnecessary (2) correct-implementation, antipyretics relieve the combination of side effects (3) implementation, dangerous to both skin integrity and overall temperature control (4) assessment, unnecessary unless indicated for another reason
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with pneumococcal pneumonia. Which finding would the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bronchial breath sounds in outer lung fields. Consolidated lung tissue in pneumonia transmits bronchial breath sounds to outer lung fields.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV gentamicin for a gram-negative infection. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A creatinine of 2.0 mg/dL indicates renal impairment, a serious complication of gentamicin due to nephrotoxicity, requiring immediate evaluation. Options B, C, and D are normal or less concerning: heart rate 80 bpm, blood pressure 120/80 mmHg, and temperature 99.5°F are stable.