NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 14-year-old is going home with a permanent tracheostomy. Which comment by the child's mother indicates to the nurse that the parent needs more instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking for a fixed suctioning schedule suggests misunderstanding, as suctioning is PRN based on need, indicating a need for further instruction.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in the newborn nursery receives report from the previous shift. Which of the following infants should the nurse see FIRST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 185 bpm indicates tachycardia (normal 120–160 bpm), suggesting distress or dehydration, requiring immediate assessment. Options B, C, and D are less urgent or normal.
Question 3 of 5
The client who is scheduled for a knee replacement asks the nurse why she should donate her own blood before surgery. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Autologous blood donation eliminates transfusion-related infection risks, like hepatitis or HIV, ensuring safety during surgery.
Question 4 of 5
A client hospitalized with a fractured mandible is to be discharged. Which piece of equipment should be kept on the client with a fractured mandible?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wire cutters are essential for a fractured mandible with wiring, in case of emergency airway obstruction. Oral airway , pliers , and tracheostomy set are not standard.
Question 5 of 5
A teen hospitalized with anorexia nervosa is now permitted to leave her room and eat in the dining room. Which of the following nursing interventions should be included in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Having a staff member stay with the client for 1 hour after eating prevents purging, a common behavior in anorexia nervosa.