NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Extract:
A 46-year-old man with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) should buy shoes in the afternoon when feet are larger than in the morning (2) correct-feet enlarge with age, don't break in shoes all at one time, have measurements for shoes taken while standing (feet are larger) (3) buy correct shoe size (4) leather shoes recommended because they 'breathe', vinyl could cause foot to perspire and aggravate fungal infections
Extract:
Question 3 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.
Extract:
A nurse performing actions that would be considered negligence.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions, if performed by the nurse, would be considered negligence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: 'Negligence' indicates an incorrect action. (1) minimizes muscle atrophy (2) promotes eating, offer more frequent feedings of favorite foods (3) correct-delay in medication may cause difficulty in swallowing, might have difficulty taking medication (4) minor can request birth control without the parent's consent
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Question 5 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.