NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After receiving report, which of the following patients should the nurse see FIRST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV fluids are critical to reduce clotting and pain
Question 2 of 5
A teenager comes to the clinic complaining of fatigue, a sore throat, and flu-like symptoms for the previous two weeks. Physical exam reveals enlarged lymph nodes and temperature of 100.3°F (37.9°C). Which of the following statements by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: symptoms indicate mononucleosis, spread by direct contact; advise family to avoid contact with cups and silverware for about 3 months
Question 3 of 5
On a home health visit, an elderly client states, 'This neighborhood has really gone down. I feel like a prisoner in my own home with all the trouble out there.' Which of the following nursing responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: assessing the basis for client's fears and encouraging client to talk about them is the first positive step
Question 4 of 5
An 8-year-old boy is brought to the physician’s office by his mother. The mother is concerned because the boy has a fever, vomited twice, and slept all day yesterday with the curtains closed. The boy complains of headache, nausea, and has a temperature of 103°F (39.3°C). The nurse observes the boy has a petechial rash on the trunk of his body. Which of the following assessments would be MOST important for the nurse to perform?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever, headache, nausea, and petechial rash suggest meningitis; flexing the neck (Brudzinski’s sign) assesses meningeal irritation, a priority. Options A, B, and D are less relevant: hand squeeze is nonspecific, Babinski’s sign is not indicated, and Romberg’s sign assesses balance.
Question 5 of 5
At approximately 6 PM, the nurse begins to open the nurses' notes for the evening shift. The last entry is noted for 1 PM, and there is no signature. The MOST appropriate nursing response is to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: day nurse can make a 'late entry' to add any additional information