NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching parents about the appropriate diet for a 4 month-old infant with gastroenteritis and mild dehydration. In addition to oral rehydration fluids, the diet should include
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The usual diet for a young infant should be followed.
Question 2 of 5
The licensed practical nurse is caring for a 1-year old with a history of prematurity. Which developmental finding requires further evaluation by the physician?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting with support at 1 year is delayed, especially for a preterm child, and requires evaluation. Creeping , standing , and pincer grasp are age-appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of heart failure who is receiving carvedilol (Coreg) 6.25 mg PO bid. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg indicates hypotension, a serious side effect of carvedilol, risking reduced perfusion in heart failure. Options B, C, and D are normal: heart rate 70 bpm, respiratory rate 18 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation 95% are stable.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client immediately after an exploratory laparotomy. Which of the following nursing observations would relate to the complication of inTest inal obstruction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: if an obstruction is present, the abdomen will become distended and painful
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest tube drainage of 150 mL/hour is excessive post-CABG, suggesting hemorrhage, requiring immediate evaluation. Options A, B, and D are less concerning: heart rate 100 bpm and temperature 100.8°F are common, and blood pressure 130/80 mmHg is normal.