NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse recognizes which of these symptoms as characteristic of a panic attack?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: panic disorders are characterized by recurrent, unpredictable attacks of intense apprehension or terror that can render a client unable to control a situation or to perform simple tasks; client can experience palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, a decrease in perceptual field, and a fear of 'losing it' or going crazy
Question 2 of 5
The client who is receiving hydantoin (Dilantin) tells the nurse his urine is pink-colored. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pink urine may result from dietary factors like cranberry juice or red gelatin, which should be ruled out before assuming a Dilantin-related issue.
Question 3 of 5
A 3 year-old child diagnosed as having celiac disease attends a day care center. Which of the following would be an appropriate snack?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Children with celiac disease should eat a gluten free diet. Potato chips are naturally gluten-free, unlike the other options which contain wheat-based ingredients.
Question 4 of 5
Following a coronary artery bypass, a client develops a temperature of 102°. The nurse should notify the doctor because an elevation in temperature:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fever increases metabolic demand, which can decrease cardiac output in a post-bypass patient, potentially straining the heart.
Question 5 of 5
At 10:00 A.M., the nurse discovers a 75-year-old woman who is hospitalized with congestive heart failure on the floor beside the bed. She has a bruise on her leg, but x-rays reveal no fractures. How should the nurse record the incident in the client's chart?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Accurate documentation includes specific details: time, client status, mechanism of fall, assessment findings (bruise size, orientation), and actions taken (physician notification, x-rays). This option is thorough and objective, unlike the others, which are vague or incomplete.