NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of bipolar disorder who is receiving valproic acid (Depakote) 500 mg PO bid. Which of the following laboratory results would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated liver enzymes suggest hepatotoxicity, a serious side effect of valproic acid, requiring immediate evaluation to prevent liver failure. Options B, C, and D are normal: sodium 140 mEq/L, potassium 4.0 mEq/L, and hemoglobin 13 g/dL do not indicate complications.
Question 2 of 5
Triage refers to the classification of injury severity during a disaster. Which of the following clients should receive priority during triage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Burns to the head and neck are prioritized due to potential airway compromise, a life-threatening condition. Open fractures, crushing injuries, and minor head injuries are less immediately critical.
Question 3 of 5
Which of these statements by the nurse is incorrect if the nurse has the goal to reinforce information about cancers to a group of young adults?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: It is recommended that only red meat be limited for the prevention of stomach cancer. All of the other statements offer correct information.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a four-year-old child with a closed head injury. The nurse would be reassured by which of the following observations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stating his name indicates orientation, a positive sign post-head injury. Options B, C, and D are less reassuring: reaching for a toy is nonspecific, opisthotonos suggests meningeal irritation, and withdrawal may occur in unconscious states.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of insulin for diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia (potassium 3.0 mEq/L) is a serious complication in diabetic ketoacidosis treatment, as insulin drives potassium into cells, risking arrhythmias. Options A, C, and D are less urgent: glucose 200 mg/dL is improving, pH 7.30 is near normal, and sodium 135 mEq/L is normal.