NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which assessment is most essential before administering digoxin to an adult?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking an apical pulse ensures the heart rate is above 60 bpm, as digoxin can cause bradycardia, a critical safety check.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of deep vein thrombosis who is receiving warfarin (Coumadin) 5 mg PO daily. Which of the following laboratory results would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An INR of 3.5 is above the therapeutic range (2.0–3.0) for DVT, increasing bleeding risk, requiring dose adjustment. Options B, C, and D are normal: PTT is unaffected, platelet count 200,000/mm^3 is adequate, and hemoglobin 13 g/dL is normal.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse assesses delayed gross motor development in a 3 year-old child. The inability of the child to do which action confirms this finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stand on 1 foot. Balancing on one foot is expected by age 3, indicating gross motor delay if absent.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of depression about fluoxetine (Prozac). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suicidal thoughts are a serious fluoxetine side effect, requiring immediate reporting. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
When teaching a client about an oral hypoglycemic medication, the nurse should place primary emphasis on
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A regular interval between doses should be maintained since oral hypoglycemics stimulate the islets of Langerhans to produce insulin.