NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with asthma who has developed gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following medications prescribed for the client may aggravate GERD?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An anticholinergic medication will decrease gastric emptying and the pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter.
Extract:
A client with an obsessive-compulsive ritual.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recognizes that the client with an obsessive-compulsive ritual is attempting to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) inaccurate (2) inaccurate (3) correct-obsessive-compulsive rituals are an attempt to avoid or alleviate increasing levels of anxiety; client is not trying to increase his self-esteem or control others with the ritualistic behaviors; these behaviors do not have a significant impact on others; client does not want to repeat the act but feels compelled to do so (4) ritual is not a method of expressing anxiety, but a strategy to avoid it
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A postpartum client admits to alcohol use throughout the pregnancy. Which of the following newborn findings suggests to the nurse that the infant has fetal alcohol syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cranial facial abnormalities are noted. Characteristic facial abnormalities are seen in the newborn with fetal alcohol syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
The doctor has ordered the removal of a Davol drain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the client prior to removing the drain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding the breath during Davol drain removal prevents air entry into the wound. Normal breathing , deep breaths , or slow breathing may increase complications.
Extract:
A nurse performing actions that would be considered negligence.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions, if performed by the nurse, would be considered negligence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: 'Would be considered negligence' indicates an incorrect action. (1) obtain after ingestion of protein, no later than 7 days after delivery (2) correct-manipulation of mass may cause dissemination of cancer cells (3) this exercise extends expiratory time and increases expiratory pressure (4) excellent moving and stretching exercise