NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During the first 72 hours post CVA, the nurse should position the client:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position (30-45 degrees) reduces intracranial pressure and promotes venous drainage in the acute phase post-stroke.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing the nursing care unit in a long-term facility for fire hazards. Which finding is the greatest fire hazard?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Storing flammable materials near oxygen increases fire risk, as oxygen supports combustion. Smoking, dust, or cluttered closets are less hazardous.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who may be bulimic. What objective finding indicates bulimia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loss of tooth enamel from frequent vomiting is an objective sign of bulimia, distinguishing it from subjective emotional symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse believes a coworker is diverting narcotics. The nurse approaches the nurse manager to report the suspicions. Which of the following statements by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Objective observations, such as increased patient pain medication needs and sleeping on duty, provide verifiable evidence for investigation. Options B, C, and D are subjective or speculative, reducing their credibility.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 1 year-old child who has 6 teeth. What is the best way for the nurse to give mouth care to this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a moist soft brush or cloth to clean teeth and gums. The nurse should use a soft cloth or soft brush to do mouth care so that the child can adjust to the routine of cleaning the mouth and teeth.