NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching testicular self-exam to a group of young men. Which information should be included in the instructions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Palpating the testicle and spermatic cord detects lumps or abnormalities during testicular self-exam. Monthly (not weekly) exams are recommended, dimpling is for breast exams, and testicles may differ slightly in size and level.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching testicular self-exam to a group of young men. Which information should be included in the instructions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Palpating the testicle and spermatic cord detects lumps or abnormalities during testicular self-exam. Monthly (not weekly) exams are recommended, dimpling is for breast exams, and testicles may differ slightly in size and level.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a suspected myocardial infarction. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying oxygen is the priority to improve myocardial oxygenation in a suspected myocardial infarction, addressing the immediate threat of hypoxia. Options A, C, and D are important but secondary: aspirin prevents clot progression, ECG confirms diagnosis, and IV access supports medication delivery.
Extract:
A client is admitted with the following symptoms: dependent pitting edema, abdominal distention, and a recent 10-lb weight gain. The client has received 80 mg of furosemide (Lasix).
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing observations is MOST important to report to the next shift?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: The topic of the question is unstated. Read the answers for clues. (1) further signs and symptoms of right-sided heart failure; not a priority (2) correct-furosemide is diuretic, which warrants close observation of the client's urine output (3) further signs and symptoms of right-sided heart failure; not a priority (4) may occur as a result of volume loss, but is not a priority over answer choice #2
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about omeprazole (Prilosec). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diarrhea may indicate Clostridium difficile infection, a serious omeprazole side effect. Options A, C, and D are incorrect: morning dosing is preferred, stopping the medication risks relapse, and it can be taken with meals.