NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of depression who is receiving venlafaxine (Effexor) 75 mg PO bid. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Suicidal thoughts are a medical emergency with venlafaxine. Options A, B, and D are common side effects.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg daily. Which comment by the client is of greatest concern to the nurse because the client is taking digoxin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A pulse of 60 may indicate bradycardia, a potential sign of digoxin toxicity, requiring immediate assessment. Anorexia and fatigue are less specific, and foot pain is unrelated to digoxin.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of asthma about salmeterol (Serevent). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tremors or shakiness indicate systemic beta-agonist effects, requiring reporting. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A 5-year-old child has been treated for sickle cell crisis. The parent asks the nurse if there is anything that can be done to prevent future crises. What should be included in the nurse's response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fevers, vomiting, and diarrhea can trigger sickle cell crisis by causing dehydration or infection, so prompt reporting allows early intervention to prevent crises.
Question 5 of 5
The nursing intervention that best describes treatment to deal with the behaviors of clients with personality disorders include
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Consistent limit-setting enforced 24 hours per day. This helps restructure maladaptive behaviors in personality disorders.