NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sleeping on the right side can worsen GERD by allowing acid to reflux into the esophagus; the left side or head elevation is preferred. Options A, B, and C are correct: avoiding lying down post-meal, eating smaller meals, and avoiding coffee reduce reflux.
Question 2 of 5
A laboring woman says to the LPN/LVN, 'My baby is coming! My baby is coming!' She was last checked 15 minutes ago and was 5 cm dilated. What should the LPN/LVN do initially?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urgent reports of delivery sensation require immediate cervical check to confirm progression, as rapid labor can occur, ensuring timely intervention.
Question 3 of 5
Antibiotics are ordered for an adult who has a peptic ulcer. The client asks why antibiotics are prescribed. What should the nurse include when responding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Peptic ulcers are often caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria, and antibiotics eradicate the infection, promoting healing. They do not primarily prevent secondary infections, create healing environments, or stop bowel spread.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a long leg cast on his right leg. The nurse notes that the right foot is pale and cool to the touch, and the client continues to complain of pain even though an analgesic was administered 45 minutes ago. What is the FIRST action the nurse should take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pale, cool skin and persistent pain suggest compartment syndrome, requiring immediate physician notification. Options A, B, and C are unsafe.
Question 5 of 5
An elderly client with glaucoma is scheduled for an exploratory laparotomy. Which of the following pre-op medications should be questioned?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atropine is contraindicated in glaucoma as it can increase intraocular pressure. Demerol , Tagamet , and Polycillin are generally safe in this context.