NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of asthma who is receiving montelukast (Singulair) 10 mg PO daily. Which of the following client statements would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feeling sad and hopeless suggests depression, a rare but serious side effect of montelukast, requiring immediate evaluation. Options A, B, and D are less concerning: nighttime dosing is standard, headaches are nonspecific, and albuterol use is appropriate.
Extract:
A client who has had an above-knee amputation (AKA) with an immediate prosthetic fitting.
Question 2 of 5
It is MOST important for the nurse to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are a mix of assessments and implementations. Is there an appropriate assessment? No. Determine the outcome of each implementation. (1) drains not usually used with amputations (2) rigid cast dressing frequently used to create a socket for prosthesis (3) elevation of extremity unnecessary, rigid cast dressing prevents swelling (4) correct-cast applied to provide uniform compression, prevent pain and contractures
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of glaucoma about timolol (Timoptic) eye drops. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Timolol, a beta-blocker, can cause systemic effects like bronchospasm; shortness of breath requires reporting. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse knows that which psychosocial stage should be a priority to consider while planning care for a 20-year-old client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: is the stage for 19- to 35-year-olds
Question 5 of 5
An adult is receiving lithium carbonate 600 mg tid. Which of the following observations is of greatest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-sodium diet increases lithium retention, risking toxicity, a serious concern requiring immediate education or intervention.