NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of heart failure who is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg PO daily. Which of the following client statements would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea and loss of appetite are signs of digoxin toxicity, a serious complication requiring immediate evaluation, especially in heart failure. Options A, C, and D are less concerning: fatigue and headaches are nonspecific, and taking digoxin with food is acceptable.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about omeprazole (Prilosec). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diarrhea may indicate Clostridium difficile infection, a serious omeprazole side effect. Options A, C, and D are incorrect: morning dosing is preferred, stopping the medication risks relapse, and it can be taken with meals.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of heart failure who is receiving lisinopril (Prinivil) 10 mg PO daily. Which of the following laboratory results would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperkalemia (potassium 5.5 mEq/L) is a serious complication of lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, risking arrhythmias in heart failure. Options B, C, and D are normal: sodium 138 mEq/L, creatinine 1.2 mg/dL, and calcium 9.0 mg/dL do not indicate complications.
Question 4 of 5
The registered nurse has just admitted a client with severe depression. What domain should be the priority focus as the nurse identifies the nursing diagnoses?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Safety. A depressed client is at acute risk for self-destructive behavior, making safety the priority.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has just received report on a group of clients and plans to delegate care of several of the clients to a practical nurse (PN). The first thing the RN should do before the delegation of care is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first step in delegation is to determine the qualifications of the person to whom one is delegating. By asking about the PN’s prior experience with similar clients/tasks, the RN can determine whether the PN has the requisite experience to care for the assigned clients.