NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following symptoms is not indicative of autonomic dysreflexia in the client with a spinal cord injury?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension is not indicative of autonomic dysreflexia; rather, hypertension is a sign of autonomic dysreflexia.
Extract:
A 67-year-old man for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP).
Question 2 of 5
The nurse prepares a 67-year-old man for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). Which of the following information is MOST important for the nurse to obtain before the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are assessments. Determine why you would make the assessment and how it relates to the situation. (1) electrical activity of heart, not most important (2) should be NPO for 6-8 h, not most important (3) correct-involves injection of radiopaque dye, used to identify lesions and assess function, allergy to iodine is life-threatening (4) not most important
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment finding is most indicative of increased ICP in a client admitted with a basilar skull fracture?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Papilledema, or swelling of the optic disc, is a specific sign of increased intracranial pressure due to pressure on the optic nerve. Nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness are less specific symptoms, so answers A, B, and C are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
Docusate sodium (Colace) is ordered for an adult who had a myocardial infarction yesterday. The client asks the nurse why docusate sodium is prescribed. The nurse's response should include which information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Docusate sodium is a stool softener, reducing straining during bowel movements, which decreases cardiac strain post-MI.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis about hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping hydroxychloroquine when joints feel better is incorrect, as rheumatoid arthritis requires ongoing treatment to prevent flares. Options A, B, and C are correct: vision changes may indicate retinal toxicity, food reduces GI upset, and eye exams monitor for toxicity.