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 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 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a lumbar laminectomy. Which of the following actions is the PRIORITY?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging log-rolling is the priority to prevent spinal strain and maintain alignment post-lumbar laminectomy. Options B, C, and D are important but secondary: pain management, drain monitoring, and incision checks follow proper positioning.
Question 4 of 5
When an autistic client begins to eat with her hands, the nurse can best handle the problem by
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing the spoon in the client's hand and stating, 'Use the spoon to eat your food.' This provides clear instruction and encourages adaptive behavior.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a neonate with an infection. The nurse would be MOST concerned if which of the following was observed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 65 at rest (normal 30–50) indicates tachypnea, suggesting sepsis or hypoxia. Options A, B, and C are less concerning.