NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following conditions assessed by the nurse would contraindicate the use of benztropine (Cogentin)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy. These are contraindications to benztropine due to its anticholinergic effects.
Question 2 of 5
An 11-month-old baby is having trouble gaining weight after discharge from the hospital. Which of the following actions by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Observing mealtime assesses feeding behaviors and parental interactions, identifying causes of poor weight gain. Options B, C, and D are less direct or premature.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic venous insufficiency.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Compression stockings improve venous return, reducing edema and stasis in chronic venous insufficiency. Bed rest is discouraged, diuretics are not primary, and head elevation is irrelevant.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of migraine headaches about sumatriptan (Imitrex). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking sumatriptan daily to prevent migraines is incorrect, as it is used to abort acute attacks, not for prophylaxis. Options A, B, and C are correct: early use maximizes efficacy, sedation may impair driving, and chest pain may indicate vasoconstriction.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of multiple sclerosis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle weakness and spasticity are common in multiple sclerosis due to demyelination of nerve fibers. Chest pain, edema, and headaches are not typical symptoms.