NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of heart failure who is receiving spironolactone (Aldactone) 25 mg PO daily. Which of the following client statements would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle cramps suggest hyperkalemia, a serious side effect of spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, requiring immediate evaluation to prevent arrhythmias. Options A, B, and D are less concerning: fatigue and dry mouth are nonspecific, and taking with food is acceptable.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation about diltiazem (Cardizem). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking diltiazem with grapefruit juice is incorrect, as it increases drug levels, risking toxicity. Options A, B, and D are correct: pulse monitoring detects bradycardia, leg swelling may indicate heart failure, and avoiding driving with dizziness prevents accidents.
Question 3 of 5
In providing care to a 14 year-old adolescent with scoliosis, which of the following will be most difficult for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Looking different from their peers. Conformity is critical at age 14, and visible differences due to scoliosis treatment can be challenging.
Question 4 of 5
A client with clotting disorder has an order to continue Lovenox (Enoxaparin) injections after discharge. In assessing the client's readiness for teaching, the most important factor for the nurse to assess is the client's:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Willingness to learn is critical for effective teaching about self-administering injections. Knowledge, adaptation, and intelligence are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client with Addison’s disease.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Steroid replacement is critical for Addison’s disease to manage adrenal insufficiency and prevent life-threatening crises. Infection, fluid balance, and seizures are secondary concerns compared to ensuring steroid therapy adherence.