NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 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 statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping levothyroxine when thyroid levels are normal is incorrect, as hypothyroidism requires lifelong replacement therapy. Options A, B, and C are correct: empty stomach dosing improves absorption, chest pain may indicate overdose, and antacids interfere with absorption.
Extract:
A patient several days after an above-knee amputation (AKA).
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following symptoms would be characteristic of an infected stump wound?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to an infected wound. (1) may be due to changes in body image or pain (2) expected, not indicative of an infection (3) correct-pain is characteristic of inflammation and infection (4) warm skin above site would indicate infection
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The client who is receiving hydantoin (Dilantin) tells the nurse his urine is pink-colored. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pink urine may result from dietary factors like cranberry juice or red gelatin, which should be ruled out before assuming a Dilantin-related issue.
Extract:
A client who has overdosed on a large quantity of diazepam (Valium).
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions should take priority during the first several days of this client's inpatient treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Think Maslow. (1) psychosocial, can be done after the client has been medically stabilized (2) psychosocial, can be done after the client has been medically stabilized (3) correct-physical, because of potentially life-threatening complications of depressant overdose such as respiratory failure, pulmonary edema, and seizures, nurse's priority is observation and documentation of vital signs (4) psychosocial, can be done after the client has been medically stabilized
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assigned to care for a client who has a leaking intracranial aneurysm. To minimize the risk of rebleeding, the nurse should plan to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: restrict visitors to immediate family. Maintaining a quiet environment will assist in minimizing cerebral rebleeding. When family visit, the client should not be disturbed. If the client is awake, topics of a general nature are better choices for discussion than topics that result in emotional or physiological stimulation.