NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 22-year-old woman who is completing the first stage of labor. The woman's husband is at her side and has been coaching her according to exercises they learned at natural childbirth classes. Suddenly the woman begins to shake and screams, 'I can't stand this anymore!' The nurse should encourage the husband to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: entering transition phase of first stage of labor, slow shallow breaths needed (pant breathing)
Question 2 of 5
A three-month-old is placed in Bryant's traction for developmental dysplasia of the hips. Which of the following toys would be appropriate for the nurse to offer the infant during hospitalization?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: three-month-old can grasp a rattle
Question 3 of 5
The nurse observes the following patients in the emergency department (ED). The FIRST patient the nurse should see is the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: possibility of internal bleeding, life-threatening situation
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions should be the priority for an infant admitted with a positive stool culture for Salmonella?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: prevents transmission of this bacterium to other individuals
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