NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of glaucoma about timolol (Timoptic) eye drops. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Timolol, a beta-blocker, can cause systemic effects like bronchospasm; shortness of breath requires reporting. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
An adult has the following blood gasses: pH=7.52, pCO2=50, HCO3=35, and pO2=90. What is most likely to be in the client's history of presenting signs and symptoms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High pH and HCO3 indicate metabolic alkalosis, commonly caused by frequent vomiting, losing gastric acid.
Question 3 of 5
The physician diagnoses Graves' disease for a 28-year-old woman seen in the clinic. The nurse would expect the client to exhibit which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: increased metabolic rate causes weight loss even with increased appetite
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of heart failure who is receiving spironolactone (Aldactone) 25 mg PO daily. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperkalemia (5.8 mEq/L) is a serious spironolactone side effect, risking arrhythmias. Options B, C, and D are normal.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is participating in a community health fair. As part of the assessments, the nurse should conduct a mental status examination when
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Conducting any health assessment. A mental status examination is a critical part of baseline health assessments.