NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
A 34-year-old multipara comes to the prenatal clinic during her fifth month of pregnancy. The client complains to the nurse that her breasts are sensitive and sore.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following suggestions by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: 'BEST' indicates priority question. All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) would increase circulation and increase discomfort, should avoid taking medications (2) not effective in decreasing discomfort (3) correct-during pregnancy there is an increase in lactiferous ducts and lobule-alveolar tissue (4) medications are to be avoided during pregnancy
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of asthma who is experiencing an acute exacerbation. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer FIRST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, is the first-line treatment for acute asthma exacerbations to relieve bronchospasm and improve airflow. Options B, C, and D are secondary: prednisone reduces inflammation, montelukast prevents attacks, and ipratropium is an adjunct.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a 2 year-old hospitalized child. Which of the following will produces the most stress at this age?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Separation anxiety. While a toddler will experience all of the stresses, separation from parents is the major stressor.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who had a cervical laminectomy this morning. In addition to routine vital signs, what should the nurse assess because of the location of the surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cervical laminectomy affects the cervical spine, which innervates upper extremities; assessing hand grasps evaluates neurological function. Pedal pulses, radial pulse, and urine output are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A 30 month-old child is admitted to the hospital unit. Which of the following toys would be appropriate for the nurse to select from the toy room for this child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Large wooden puzzle. This is age-appropriate, supporting fine motor skills and cognitive development.