NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of hypothyroidism.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cold intolerance and fatigue are classic symptoms of hypothyroidism due to slowed metabolism. Weight loss, tachycardia, and diarrhea are associated with hyperthyroidism.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse assesses a prolonged deceleration of the fetal heart rate while the client is receiving oxytocin IV to stimulate labor. The priority nursing intervention would be to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: will decrease contractions and thus possibly remove uterine pressure to the fetus, which is possibly cause of deceleration
Extract:
The nurse is caring for patients on the surgical floor and has just received report from the previous shift.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following patients should the nurse see FIRST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: Think ABCs. (1) does not indicate acute bleeding, small amount of blood (2) expected outcome (3) indicates resolution (4) correct-risk for peritonitis, should be assessed for further symptoms of infection