NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should observe for side effects associated with the use of bronchodilators. A common side effect of bronchodilators is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is a common side effect of bronchodilators, such as beta-agonists, due to their stimulatory effect on the sympathetic nervous system.
Question 2 of 5
A 48-year-old woman is seen in the outpatient clinic for complaints of irregular menses.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irregular menses in a 48-year-old woman is most likely due to menopause, as ovarian function declines between ages 45- Stress lacks supporting data, fibroids cause excessive bleeding, and tubal pregnancy typically presents with missed periods and pain.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse observes a LPN/LVN perform a wet-to-dry dressing change on a 2-inch abdominal incision.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Packing wet gauze into the incision without overlapping onto the skin prevents skin breakdown from prolonged moisture exposure. Cleansing should be from the center outward, dressings should be pre-soaked, and old dressings are removed dry to debride the wound.
Extract:
A child admitted with failure to thrive has just had a positive sweat Test .
Question 4 of 5
The nurse would anticipate which of the following changes in the child's plan of care initially?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) correct-sweat Test is a positive finding for cystic fibrosis (2) no data in this situation to indicate that the child is having pulmonary problems (3) salt is increased in diet (4) no need for IV therapy based on the data in situation
Extract:
Question 5 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.