NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Which of the following statements is MOST descriptive of the affect of a patient with schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: inappropriate affect, expression of feelings bizarre for situation
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 33-year-old woman after delivering an 8 lb 4 oz girl with talipes equinovarus. The woman confides to the nurse, 'I feel so bad that my baby is abnormal.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: accepts feelings and gives correct information, serial casting is used
Question 3 of 5
A 57-year-old man admitted with metastatic cancer has been receiving chemotherapy for 3 months. His lab values include: RBC 3.8 million/mm³, WBC 2,000/mm³, Hgb 9.3 g/dL, platelets 50,000/mm³. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is MOST appropriate for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: due to low platelet count, normal platelets 150,000-400,000/mm³, decrease causes problems with blood clotting
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with type 1 diabetes about insulin administration. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Injecting insulin into the thigh before exercise can increase absorption due to muscle activity, risking hypoglycemia. The abdomen is preferred for consistent absorption. Options A, B, and C are correct: rotation prevents lipodystrophy, refrigeration preserves insulin, and checking blood sugar ensures proper dosing.
Question 5 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.