NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is supervising care given to a group of patients on the unit. The nurse observes a staff member entering a patient's room wearing gown and gloves. The nurse knows that the staff member is caring for which of the following patients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: acute viral infection; requires contact precautions; assign to private room or with other RSV-infected children
Question 2 of 5
A Hispanic client in the postpartum period refuses the hospital food because it is 'cold.' The best initial action by the nurse is to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ask the client what foods are acceptable or are unacceptable. Understanding cultural food preferences ensures appropriate dietary support.
Question 3 of 5
An extremely agitated client is receiving haloperidol (Haldol) IM every 30 minutes while in the psychiatric emergency room.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Haloperidol can cause postural hypotension due to alpha-adrenergic blockade, especially during rapid neuroleptization. Monitoring vital signs, particularly blood pressure, every 30 minutes ensures client safety. Reassurance, education, and monitoring side effects are secondary to physiological stability.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a dark-skinned client with anemia. Which part of the body would the nurse assess for pallor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The buccal mucosa is reliable for assessing pallor in dark-skinned clients, as skin pigmentation may mask changes elsewhere.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who has had nausea and vomiting for several days and is being admitted to the nursing care unit. The client can follow directions. IV fluids were started in the emergency department. Which action is the highest priority for the nurse at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring urine output is critical to assess hydration status and kidney function in a client with prolonged nausea and vomiting, as dehydration is a major risk. IV fluids address dehydration, making oral fluids less urgent, and turning or positioning are secondary.