NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 9 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is receiving ipratropium (Atrovent) via inhaler. Which of the following client statements would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dizziness may indicate systemic absorption or hypoxia, a serious concern in COPD requiring evaluation. Options A, B, and D are less concerning: four times daily is standard, dry mouth is a common side effect, and rinsing is appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The care of which of the following clients can the nurse safely delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This client is stable with no risk of instability as compared to the other clients. The client has a chronic condition and needs supportive care, which is appropriate for a UAP.
Extract:
A client one day after a thoracotomy.
Question 3 of 5
Nursing actions on the care plan include: turn, cough, and deep breathe q2h. The nurse understands that the purpose of this nursing action is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) correct-primary purpose of this nursing measure is to improve and/or maintain good gas exchange, especially removal of carbon dioxide in order to prevent respiratory acidosis (2) answer choice #1 is better in that it refers to ventilation rather than oxygenation (3) increasing the pH is not desirable (4) respiratory alkalosis is not prevented by this nursing measure
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is to obtain pedal pulses on a client following a cardiac catheterization. Which is the proper procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pedal pulses are assessed by palpating the dorsalis pedis or posterior tibial arteries on the foot, checking for circulation post-catheterization.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is receiving salmeterol (Serevent) via inhaler. Which of the following client statements would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shakiness suggests systemic beta-agonist effects, a concerning side effect of salmeterol in COPD, requiring evaluation to prevent tachycardia or arrhythmias. Options A, B, and D are less concerning: twice-daily use is standard, dry mouth is common, and rinsing is appropriate.