NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism about levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate overstimulation from levothyroxine, mimicking hyperthyroidism. Options A, C, and D are incorrect: morning dosing is preferred, stopping the medication risks relapse, and calcium supplements should be avoided but are secondary.
Extract:
A client with pneumonia.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following nursing observations would indicate a therapeutic response to the treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine which answer choice indicates an improved respiratory status. (1) validates the continued presence of the infection (2) validates the continued presence of the infection (3) correct-sputum characteristics indicate a decrease in the pneumonia; is supported by respiratory status (4) does not substantiate the status of the infection
Extract:
An extremely angry patient with bipolar illness who just learned his wife has filed for divorce.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following responses by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) correct-patient is able to use phone unless otherwise indicated by court order or physician's order (2) has not lost civil right to use phone (3) denies patient his civil rights (4) inappropriate
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing procedures with the health care team. The nurse should intervene if an RN staff member makes which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: physician should provide explanation and obtain patient's signature
Question 5 of 5
The physician prescribes estrogen (Premarin) 0.625 mg daily for a 43-year-old woman. The nurse knows which of the following symptoms is a common initial side effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: common at breakfast time; will subside after weeks of medication use; take after eating to reduce incidence