NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is making patient assignments on a medical/surgical unit. The staff includes one RN, one RN pulled from the pediatric floor, an LPN/LVN, and a nursing assistant. Which of the following patients should be assigned to the RN from the pediatric floor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: stable patient with expected outcome
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about self-administration of insulin. Which of the following sites should the nurse recommend for insulin injection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: the abdomen is a preferred site for insulin injection due to consistent absorption rates
Question 3 of 5
A teenager comes to the clinic complaining of fatigue, a sore throat, and flu-like symptoms for the previous two weeks. Physical exam reveals enlarged lymph nodes and temperature of 100.3°F (37.9°C). Which of the following statements by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: symptoms indicate mononucleosis, spread by direct contact; advise family to avoid contact with cups and silverware for about 3 months
Question 4 of 5
A 5-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room after ingesting a bottle of baby aspirin. The nurse should observe the boy for which of the following signs and symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: symptoms of overdose
Question 5 of 5
The daughter of a 70-year-old patient with cancer asks the nurse, 'Do you believe in euthanasia?' Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: open-ended question, allows client to verbalize