NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an older adult. Which statement made by the client is not typical of normal aging?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased sensitivity to salt taste is not typical of aging; taste sensitivity usually decreases. Difficulty reading, avoiding dusk driving, and color matching issues are normal aging changes.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is to open a sterile package. How should the nurse plan to open the first flap?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Opening the first flap away from the nurse maintains sterility by preventing hands from passing over the sterile field. Opening toward the nurse or to the sides risks contamination.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted with acute abdominal pain. Which of the following findings would require immediate attention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension (BP 100/50), tachycardia (P 96), and abdominal distention suggest a serious condition like internal bleeding or perforation, requiring immediate attention.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving warfarin (Coumadin) 5 mg PO daily. Which of the following client statements would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ibuprofen, an NSAID, increases bleeding risk when taken with warfarin, a significant concern due to potential for hemorrhage. Options A, C, and D are less critical: spinach (vitamin K) may require dose adjustment, moderate wine is generally safe, and walking is beneficial.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of schizophrenia who is receiving haloperidol (Haldol) 5 mg PO bid. Which of the following client statements would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stiffness when walking suggests extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), a serious side effect of haloperidol, requiring evaluation for possible dose adjustment or antiparkinsonian medication. Options B, C, and D are common, less urgent side effects: dry mouth, sedation, and headaches.