NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 4 Questions
Extract:
A nurse performing actions that would be considered negligence.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions, if performed by the nurse, would be considered negligence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: 'Would be considered negligence' indicates an incorrect action. (1) obtain after ingestion of protein, no later than 7 days after delivery (2) correct-manipulation of mass may cause dissemination of cancer cells (3) this exercise extends expiratory time and increases expiratory pressure (4) excellent moving and stretching exercise
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of nitroglycerin for chest pain. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension (100/60 mmHg) is a serious nitroglycerin side effect, risking inadequate perfusion. Options B, C, and D are normal findings.
Extract:
A client admitted with acute hypoparathyroidism.
Question 3 of 5
It is MOST important for the nurse to have which of the following items available?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) correct-tracheostomy set is the most important for the client's safety due to risk for laryngospasm (2) nice to have, but not the most important (3) nice to have, but not the most important (4) unnecessary
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of myxedema. An initial assessment of the client would reveal the symptoms of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myxedema (severe hypothyroidism) causes weight gain, lethargy, slowed speech, and decreased respiratory rate due to slowed metabolism. Other options describe hyperthyroidism or mixed symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A client has been taking perphenazine (Trilafon) by mouth for two days and now displays the following: head turned to the side, neck arched at an angle, stiffness and muscle spasms in neck.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Biperiden, an antiparkinsonian agent, counteracts extrapyramidal side effects (e.g., dystonia, stiffness) caused by antipsychotics like perphenazine. Promazine, thiothixene, and haloperidol are antipsychotics that could worsen these side effects.