NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic COPD causes CO2 retention, leading to a compensated respiratory acidosis with low pH (7.32), high PaCO2 (50 mmHg), and low PaO2 (70 mmHg) due to impaired gas exchange. Normal or acute values are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
The LPN/LVN has delegated basic hygienic care of several clients to a certified nursing assistant. Which action by the nurse will ensure that the clients receive the best care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Observing clients post-care ensures care was performed correctly and identifies issues like skin integrity or comfort, ensuring quality. Constant observation, questioning, or charting checks are less direct.
Extract:
A client is admitted to the trauma intensive care unit (ICU) with a gunshot wound of the neck. The client has a cervical level (C-4) spinal cord injury, is tearful, constantly complains of discomfort, and requests to be suctioned.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse understands that the client's attention-seeking behaviors may be due to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) is not accurate for situation (2) correct-is experiencing an increased awareness of his physical vulnerability due to his spinal cord injury; fosters increased dependency needs that are real due to his injury; is trying to determine who is consistent and trustworthy for meeting his significant physical needs (3) is not accurate for situation (4) is not accurate for situation
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter in an adult woman. The nurse locates landmarks before inserting the catheter. The urethral opening is located:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The female urethral opening is located between the clitoris and vagina, a key landmark for catheter insertion to avoid incorrect placement.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a total hip replacement. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early ambulation prevents complications like thrombosis and promotes recovery. Options B, C, and D are secondary or incorrect.