NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of Addison’s disease.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A serum sodium of 128 mEq/L indicates hyponatremia, a life-threatening complication in Addison’s disease due to aldosterone deficiency, risking shock. Low cortisol is expected, and normal glucose and potassium are unremarkable.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a long leg cast on his right leg. The nurse notes that the right foot is pale and cool to the touch, and the client continues to complain of pain even though an analgesic was administered 45 minutes ago. What is the FIRST action the nurse should take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pale, cool skin and persistent pain suggest compartment syndrome, requiring immediate physician notification. Options A, B, and C are unsafe.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of asthma about fluticasone (Flovent). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using fluticasone as a rescue inhaler is incorrect, as it is a corticosteroid for maintenance therapy, not acute symptoms. Options A, B, and C are correct: rinsing prevents oral thrush, twice-daily use is standard, and sore throat may indicate infection.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a school-aged child and family about the use of inhalers prescribed for asthma. What is the best way to evaluate effectiveness of the treatments?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The peak flow meter, if used correctly, shows effectiveness of inhalants.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has had a right below-the-knee amputation refers to himself as 'a freak' and 'old peg-leg.' What initial response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reflecting the client's feelings ('You feel like a freak') validates their emotions, promoting therapeutic communication. Denying, normalizing, or reassuring dismisses their distress.