NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working at a student health clinic at a large university. Which of the following signs and symptoms would cause the nurse to suspect cocaine abuse in a 20-year-old college student?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insomnia, rhinorrhea, and facial pain are associated with cocaine inhalation, the most common administration route. Options A, B, and C are less specific: A suggests infection, B indicates GI issues, and C could apply to other substances.
Question 2 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 3 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.
Extract:
A client has severe second- and third-degree burns over 75% of his body.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse would be MOST concerned if which of the following was observed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer relates to burns. (1) insignificant for burn client (2) may be due to pain (3) correct-body responds to early hypovolemic shock by adrenergic stimulation; vasoconstriction compensates for the loss of fluid, resulting in cool clammy skin, tachycardia, tachypnea, and pale color (4) may be due to pain
Extract:
A 12-year-old girl whose tracheostomy tube inserted 2 days ago has been accidentally dislodged.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are a mix of assessments and implementations. Does this situation require validation? No. Determine the outcome of the implementations. Remember ABCs. (1) correct-implementation, will secure the airway (2) implementation, will not provide for open airway (3) implementation, will not help with open airway (4) assessment, should be done after tracheostomy tube is replaced