NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of heart failure who is receiving metoprolol (Lopressor) 50 mg PO bid. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 50 bpm indicates bradycardia, a serious side effect of metoprolol, a beta-blocker, requiring immediate evaluation to prevent reduced cardiac output. Options B, C, and D are normal: blood pressure 130/80 mmHg, respiratory rate 18 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation 95% are stable.
Question 2 of 5
The best nursing diagnosis for a client with newly diagnosed Diabetes Mellitus is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Newly diagnosed diabetics need to learn about their disease, medications, glucose testing, possibly insulin injections, foot care, sick-day plans, and so forth.
Question 3 of 5
A diabetic client has been maintained on Glucophage (metformin) for regulation of his blood glucose levels. Which teaching should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metformin can affect kidney function, so changes in urinary patterns should be reported. Optimal effects occur sooner than six weeks , carbohydrates should be balanced, not increased , and itching is not a common side effect .
Question 4 of 5
An adult has been diagnosed with gout. Which comment by the client indicates to the nurse that the client understands management of the condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oatmeal is low-purine, suitable for gout management, unlike chicken, liver, or shrimp, which are high-purine and increase uric acid. Nuts are moderate and less ideal.
Extract:
A 30-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with dry mucous membranes and decreased skin turgor. The woman's vital signs are BP 120/70, temperature 101°F (38.3°C), pulse 88, respirations 14. Laboratory Test s indicate the serum sodium is 150 mEq/L and the Hct is 48%.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse would expect the physician to order which of the following IV fluids?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) hypertonic solutions contraindicated in dehydration (2) correct-hypotonic solution, shifts fluid into intracellular space to correct dehydration (3) isotonic solution, not best with dehydration (4) isotonic solution used to replace electrolytes