NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician prescribes estrogen (Premarin) 0.625 mg daily for a 43-year-old woman. The nurse knows which of the following symptoms is a common initial side effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: common at breakfast time; will subside after weeks of medication use; take after eating to reduce incidence
Question 2 of 5
A woman who recently had a simple mastectomy is about to be discharged. She seems very concerned about such things as where to find the best prosthesis, suitable underwear, and swimsuits, and adjusting to life with only one breast. Which resource is appropriate for the nurse to recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reach to Recovery offers peer support and resources for mastectomy patients, addressing prosthesis and lifestyle adjustments. Other options are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
An adult had major abdominal surgery this morning under general anesthesia. When the client arrives in the recovery room, she is very lethargic and restless. Her BP is 150/98; pulse is 110 and irregular; and respirations are 30 breaths per minute and shallow. Postoperative orders include meperidine (Demerol) 75 mg IM for operative site pain; reinforce dressings PRN; oxygen at 6 L/min PRN; irrigate nasogastric tube every 2 hours and PRN; IV 2500 cc D5W in 24 hours. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachypnea, tachycardia, and restlessness suggest hypoxia. Administering oxygen at 6 L/min addresses this critical need. Dressings, nasogastric irrigation, and pain medication are secondary to stabilizing oxygenation.
Question 4 of 5
Which client should be assigned to the licensed practical nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client with a cast for a fractured femur is stable and suitable for an LPN. Ventilator support and post-op thyroidectomy require RN skills, and interferon administration needs specialized knowledge.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is admitted to the surgical unit with a diagnosis of rule out inTest inal obstruction.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed to 60°-90° facilitates swallowing and movement of the NG tube through the gastroinTest inal tract, reducing the risk of aspiration and improving patient comfort during insertion. Other positions do not optimize swallowing or tube passage as effectively.