NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of ulcerative colitis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A white blood cell count of 15,000/mm³ suggests infection or severe inflammation in ulcerative colitis, requiring immediate attention. Low hemoglobin and albumin are common, and normal potassium is unremarkable.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the coronary care unit. The display on the cardiac monitor indicates ventricular fibrillation. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assess for presence of pulse. Verifying the absence of a pulse confirms ventricular fibrillation before proceeding with treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A 70-year-old man with a history of hypertension and closed-angle glaucoma visits the clinic for a routine check-up. Which of the following medications, if ordered by the physician, should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: contraindicated; ophthalmic vasoconstrictor, contraindicated with closed angle glaucoma; use cautiously with hypertension
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with asthma who has developed gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following medications prescribed for the client may aggravate GERD?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An anticholinergic medication will decrease gastric emptying and the pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of eating disorders.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stating that dieting can stop at a goal weight suggests a misunderstanding, as anorexia requires ongoing nutritional and psychological management. Slow weight gain, balanced meals, and support are correct.