NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
A client with hyperthyroidism.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions, if taken by the nurse, is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) client is usually sensitive to heat (2) correct-clients with hyperthyroidism frequently exhibit exophthalmos, which requires ophthalmic drops on a regular basis (3) should provide a calm, restful environment with low levels of sensory stimulation, protecting eyes from injury takes priority (4) frequent snacks should be high-calorie
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Digoxin has been prescribed for a 70-year-old man who has atrial fibrillation. Which behavior indicates that the client understands the nurse's instructions about taking digoxin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking pulse before taking digoxin prevents administration if bradycardia is present, indicating understanding of toxicity monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A 56-year-old man is visiting the doctor for the first time in seven years for treatment for an infected finger. The office nurse wants him to make an appointment for a physical. The nurse knows that he does not understand the importance of a physical when he makes which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assuming health without symptoms dismisses the need for preventive screenings, indicating a lack of understanding of physicals.
Question 4 of 5
To prevent symptoms of Raynaud's, the client should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding cold exposure is key to preventing vasospasms in Raynaud's disease, which cause symptoms like numbness and color changes in the extremities.
Question 5 of 5
After receiving an annual influenza immunization, a client develops symptoms suggestive of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Which symptom is associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Guillain-Barré syndrome causes paresthesia and weakness in the lower extremities , progressing upward. Reflexes are hypoactive (B is incorrect). Emotional lability and tremors are not typical.