NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis about methotrexate (Rheumatrex). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping methotrexate when joints feel better is incorrect, as rheumatoid arthritis requires ongoing treatment to prevent flares. Options A, B, and C are correct: alcohol increases hepatotoxicity, food reduces GI upset, and bruising may indicate thrombocytopenia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of epilepsy who is receiving carbamazepine (Tegretol) 200 mg PO bid. Which of the following laboratory results would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A white blood cell count of 3,000/mm^3 indicates leukopenia, a serious side effect of carbamazepine, increasing infection risk and requiring immediate evaluation. Options B, C, and D are normal: sodium 140 mEq/L, potassium 4.0 mEq/L, and hemoglobin 13 g/dL do not indicate complications.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working in a surgeon's office and talking with a client who is scheduled for surgery in two weeks. The nurse asks about medications and supplements the client may be taking. What medication(s) the client reports would be of most concern to the nurse? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Ibuprofen, Vitamin E, and ginseng increase bleeding risk, posing concerns for surgical hemostasis.
Extract:
A client with a neurological disorder.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing assessments will be MOST helpful in determining subtle changes in the client's level of consciousness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) indicates increased intracranial pressure (2) correct-Glasgow coma scale score best evaluates changes in a client's level of consciousness by evaluating eye-opening, motor, and verbal responses (3) more appropriate for the psychiatric client (4) more appropriate for the psychiatric client
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a parent about side effects of routine immunizations. Which of the following must be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Seizure activity. Other reactions that should be reported include crying for >3 hours, temperature over 104.8 degrees Fahrenheit following DPT immunization, and tender, swollen, reddened areas.