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
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of glaucoma.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying pressure to the inner canthus (nasolacrimal occlusion) prevents systemic absorption of timolol, reducing side effects like bradycardia. Drops are used regularly, not symptom-based, and cleansing is unnecessary unless debris is present.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse discusses symptoms of the onset of labor with a 26-year-old primipara. Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fetal movement decreases at labor onset due to limited space; expecting an increase indicates misunderstanding. Options B, C, and D are correct labor signs.
Question 4 of 5
A 15-month-old child has just been diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. The mother is pregnant and asks if the child she is carrying will also have sickle cell anemia. She says that neither she nor her husband has sickle cell anemia. The nurse's reply should be based on which understanding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sickle cell anemia is autosomal recessive; if both parents are carriers (trait), there's a 25% (1 in 4) chance per child of inheriting the disease, independent of gender or prior children.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV vancomycin for a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A temperature of 100.8°F suggests worsening infection, requiring immediate reporting. Options A, C, and D are less urgent or normal.