NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 9 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of heart failure about furosemide (Lasix). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping furosemide when feeling better is incorrect, as heart failure requires lifelong treatment to manage fluid overload. Options A, B, and C are correct: muscle cramps may indicate hypokalemia, morning dosing minimizes nocturia, and potassium-rich foods are recommended.
Question 2 of 5
A client recovering from acute pancreatitis is started on solid food. Which of the following foods should be avoided?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vanilla custard is high in fat, which can stimulate pancreatic enzyme release and worsen pancreatitis. Sponge cake, peaches, and cereal are lower in fat and safer.
Question 3 of 5
A client is going to have an endoscopy performed. Which of the following is not a probable reason for an endoscopy procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bowel movement pain should be examined with a colonoscopy not an endoscopy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is to obtain pedal pulses on a client following a cardiac catheterization. Which is the proper procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pedal pulses are assessed by palpating the dorsalis pedis or posterior tibial arteries on the foot, checking for circulation post-catheterization.
Question 5 of 5
Which laboratory test conducted on the client with diabetes mellitus indicates compliance?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hgb A-1C reflects average blood glucose over 2-3 months, indicating long-term compliance. Options A, B, and D provide short-term snapshots and are less reliable for compliance.