NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of asthma who is experiencing an acute exacerbation. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer FIRST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, is the first-line treatment for acute asthma exacerbations to relieve bronchospasm and improve airflow. Options B, C, and D are secondary: prednisone reduces inflammation, montelukast prevents attacks, and ipratropium is an adjunct.
Question 2 of 5
A client has returned from surgery with a fine, reddened rash noted around the area where Betadine prep had been applied prior to surgery. Nursing documentation in the chart should include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: suspected reaction to drugs should be reported to the doctor and noted on list of possible allergies
Extract:
A postoperative client has returned to his room from the surgical recovery area. The client is sleeping, and the nurse notes that the client is disoriented when aroused.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions, if taken by the nurse, is BEST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) not the safety action (2) unnecessary to stay with the client, especially while he is sleeping (3) restraints are unnecessary at this time (4) correct-side rails should always be elevated for any disoriented client
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A woman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with an acute exacerbation. Her vital signs are: BP 162/100, pulse 78, respirations 30 and labored with wheezing. The nurse should question which of the following orders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol, a non-selective beta-blocker, can cause bronchoconstriction, worsening COPD. Options A, B, and C are appropriate: theophylline bronchodilates, tetracycline treats infections, and ipratropium reduces bronchospasm.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is scheduled for electro-convulsive therapy treatment scheduled in the morning. What must the evening nurse do to provide the client ECT treatment possible?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An informed consent is required prior to surgery.