NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of schizophrenia who is receiving haloperidol (Haldol) 5 mg PO bid. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle stiffness and tremors suggest extrapyramidal symptoms, a serious haloperidol side effect. Options A, B, and D are less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse discusses symptoms of the onset of labor with a 26-year-old primipara. Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fetal movement decreases at labor onset due to limited space; expecting an increase indicates misunderstanding. Options B, C, and D are correct labor signs.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of seizures.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning the client to the side during a seizure maintains an open airway, preventing aspiration and ensuring oxygenation, which is the priority. Restraining limbs risks injury, tongue blades are contraindicated, and medication administration follows airway management.
Question 4 of 5
The doctor has ordered the removal of a Davol drain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the client prior to removing the drain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding the breath during Davol drain removal prevents air entry into the wound. Normal breathing , deep breaths , or slow breathing may increase complications.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a myocardial infarction yesterday and received alteplase (tPA). The client's spouse asks the nurse why that medication was given. What should the nurse include when replying?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alteplase (tP
A) is a thrombolytic drug and dissolves the clot that is blocking a coronary artery. It does not relieve pain, prevent new clots from forming, or help the heart muscle to heal.