NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has psoriasis. Which observation by the nurse is most consistent with the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Psoriasis typically presents with dry, scaly plaques that may crack and weep, consistent with open lesions. Yellow nails, multicolored lesions, or nerve pain are unrelated.
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.
Extract:
A client who has been complaining of dysuria, urinary frequency, and discomfort in the suprapubic area.
Question 3 of 5
After evaluating the results, the nurse should order a repeat urinalysis based on which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the significance of each answer choice and how it relates a bladder infection. (1) glucose increases during the inflammation process; it is not a primary component in determining urinary tract infections (2) not as complete a response as answer choice #3 (3) correct-with the client's complaints, WBCs and RBCs should be present; WBCs are a response to the inflammation process and irritation of the urethra; RBCs are increased when bladder mucosa is irritated and bleeding (4) indicates the concentration of the urine
Extract:
A client that has stage III pressure ulcer of the sacrum with foul smelling purulent drainage.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should intervene in which of the following situations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: 'Nurse should intervene' indicates an incorrect behavior. All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) contact precautions required for infected decubitus ulcer; private room if possible (2) correct-masks not needed and doors do not need to be closed (3) maintain positive nitrogen balance, should offer high protein diet with protein supplements (4) lifting prevents shearing force
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse implement to prepare a client for a kidney, ureter, bladder (KUB) radiograph test?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: No special orders are necessary for this examination. No special preparation is necessary for this examination.