NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
The nurse is caring for clients in the diabetic clinic.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following clients should the nurse see FIRST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the least stable client. (1) correct-indicates diabetic ketoacidosis; treat with normal saline and regular insulin (2) suggestive of intermittent claudication, not an emergency situation (3) suggestive of hyperglycemia, should assess blood sugar (4) psychosocial issues, physical takes priority
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of Parkinson’s disease.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering levodopa on an empty stomach enhances absorption, improving motor function in Parkinson’s disease. High-fiber diets prevent constipation, activity is encouraged, and compresses are ineffective for mobility.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a cholecystectomy. Which of the following observations is MOST important for the nurse to report to the next shift?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased breath sounds suggest atelectasis or pneumonia, serious post-cholecystectomy complications due to reduced ventilation from pain. Options A, B, and C are routine: resting is expected, absent bowel sounds are normal post-surgery, and IV rate is standard.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning care for an adult who has myasthenia gravis. What should be included in the care plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myasthenia gravis causes muscle weakness, risking aspiration; checking gag and swallowing reflexes before eating ensures safety, unlike bathing or activity timing.
Question 5 of 5
The client has elected to have epidural anesthesia to relieve labor pain. If the client experiences hypotension, the nurse's first action should be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypotension from epidural anesthesia is treated by increasing IV fluid volume with normal saline to restore blood pressure, so D is correct. Trendelenburg is not recommended, slowing the IV would worsen hypotension, and oxygen is secondary.