NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of hypertension who is receiving hydralazine (Apresoline) 25 mg PO tid. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest pain and shortness of breath suggest angina or lupus-like syndrome, serious hydralazine side effects. Options A, B, and D are less urgent: BP is normal, tachycardia is mild, and headache is common.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of hyperthyroidism.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tremors and heat intolerance are classic symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to increased metabolism. Bradycardia, weight gain, fatigue, and constipation are associated with hypothyroidism.
Question 3 of 5
During a prenatal visit, a client states: 'I have been very nauseated during my first trimester, and I don't understand the reason.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: during first trimester, nausea and vomiting are related to elevation in estrogen, progesterone, and hCG from the endocrine system
Question 4 of 5
The nurse enters an adult's room to premedicate for surgery. The client says, 'You know, nurse, that form I signed said something about a nephrectomy. What does that mean?' How should the nurse respond initially?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking what the surgeon explained clarifies the client's understanding, ensuring informed consent and addressing concerns.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings distinguishes a hydrocele from an inguinal hernia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A hydrocele is non-reducible, translucent swelling due to fluid around the testis, unlike an inguinal hernia, which is often reducible and opaque.