NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The home nurse who is caring for an older person who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with continuous nasal oxygen is helping the family set up a humidifier in the room. The humidifier cord is not long enough to reach the outlet in the room and must be plugged into an extension cord. The extension cord is wrapped with black tape. When the nurse asks the family members about the tape, they reply that the cord is an old cord, and the electrical tape covers up the frayed part and makes it safe. They say a contractor friend told them how to make it safe. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A frayed cord poses a fire hazard, especially with oxygen use. Refusing to set up until a safe cord is available prioritizes safety.
Question 2 of 5
A 38-year-old woman, mother of two, has a mastectomy for breast cancer.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent crying and difficulty coping one month post-mastectomy reflect a normal grieving process for the loss of a body part. Helping family cope is premature, social withdrawal indicates abnormal adjustment, and immediate return to normal activities suggests denial, which is too early for integration.
Question 3 of 5
A nursing assistant reports to the RN that a patient with anemia is complaining of weakness. Which of the following responses by the nurse to the nursing assistant is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: standard, unchanging procedure; decrease cardiac workload
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV ceftriaxone for a urinary tract infection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A temperature of 100.8°F suggests worsening infection, requiring immediate reporting. Options A, C, and D are normal or less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
The LPN/LVN is making assignments in a long-term care facility. Staff on duty include another LPN and a new certified nursing assistant. Which client can most safely be assigned to the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ms. B's ambulatory status with assistance aligns with CNA tasks like hygiene and transfers, safest for a new CNA compared to complex needs.