NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about the toxicity of digoxin. Which one of the following statements made by the client to the nurse indicates more teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Slow heart rate is related to increased cardiac output and an intended effect of digoxin. The ideal heart rate is above 60 BPM with digoxin. The client needs further teaching.
Question 2 of 5
The treatment protocol for a client with acute lymphatic leukemia includes Orasone (prednisone), Trexall (methotrexate), and Zantac (ranitidine). The purpose of Zantac is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Zantac (ranitidine) prevents gastric irritation and ulcers, a common side effect of prednisone. It does not affect pancreatic enzymes, methotrexate efficacy, or peristalsis.
Extract:
A client who has been complaining of dysuria, urinary frequency, and discomfort in the suprapubic area.
Question 3 of 5
After evaluating the results, the nurse should order a repeat urinalysis based on which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the significance of each answer choice and how it relates a bladder infection. (1) glucose increases during the inflammation process; it is not a primary component in determining urinary tract infections (2) not as complete a response as answer choice #3 (3) correct-with the client's complaints, WBCs and RBCs should be present; WBCs are a response to the inflammation process and irritation of the urethra; RBCs are increased when bladder mucosa is irritated and bleeding (4) indicates the concentration of the urine
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a pressure ulcer on the heel that is covered with black hard tissue. Which would be an appropriate goal in planning care for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keep the tissue intact. Dry, intact eschar requires no intervention unless signs of infection appear.
Extract:
A 30-year-old woman is receiving levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) 0.1 mg PO daily.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the client is getting favorable results from the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to hypothyroidism. (1) characteristic of hypothyroidism, would indicate that medication is not working (2) correct-medication increases metabolic processes of body, including glomerular filtration, edema will decrease as water is excreted (3) characteristic of hypothyroidism, would indicate that medication is not working (4) respiratory rate may or may not be affected by medication