NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of type 2 diabetes who is receiving exenatide (Byetta) 10 mcg SC bid. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Upper abdominal pain may indicate pancreatitis, a serious exenatide side effect. Options A, C, and D are less urgent: nausea is common, thirst is expected, and fatigue is nonspecific.
Question 2 of 5
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a history of coronary artery disease is receiving aminophylline, 25 mg/hour. Which one of the following findings by the nurse would require immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restlessness and palpitations. Side effects of Aminophylline include restlessness and palpitations.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client suspected to have Tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following diagnostic tests is essential for determining the presence of active TB?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sputum culture. The sputum culture is the most accurate method for determining the presence of active TB.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a prostatectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A temperature of 100.8°F suggests infection, a serious post-prostatectomy complication. Options A, C, and D are normal.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of breast cancer.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A new lump in the axillary region may indicate lymph node metastasis, requiring immediate evaluation. Fatigue, nausea, and hair loss are expected chemotherapy side effects.