NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
A 12-year-old child is receiving intravenous theophylline (Aminophylline). The child presents with signs of tachycardia and irritability.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) may help the client to cope with current symptoms, but is not highest priority (2) will mask the signs of toxicity (3) correct-signs of toxicity need to be reported to the physician (4) does not take action to resolve the problem
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of college students about breast self-examination. A woman asks for the best time to perform the monthly exam. What is the best reply by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The best time for a breast self-exam (BSE) is a week after a menstrual cycle, when the breasts are no longer swollen and tender due to hormone elevation.
Question 3 of 5
The physician prescribes sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) 2 g PO qid for a client. Which of the following instructions is MOST important for the nurse to include when teaching the client about this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sulfisoxazole can cause crystalluria; adequate fluid intake prevents kidney stones. Options B, C, and D are less critical or incorrect.
Extract:
An 8-year-old boy falls off the swings at school and hits his head. He is examined by a physician at an urgent care center, diagnosed with a minor head injury, and sent home.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements, if made by the mother to the nurse, would require further teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: 'Further teaching' indicates an incorrect response. (1) prevents increased pressure on area (2) should check level of consciousness and orientation every 3-4 hours (3) avoid use of sedatives, sleeping pills, alcohol with head injuries (4) correct-no strenuous activity for 48 hours
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
Which instruction should be given to the client taking alendronate sodium (Fosamax)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alendronate sodium is a drug used to treat osteoporosis. The drug causes gastric reflux, so the client should remain upright for 30 minutes after taking it and take it with only water. Taking it before arising or with estrogen is incorrect, and forcing fluids is not necessary.