NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician has ordered insertion of a nasogastric tube to provide supplemental feedings for a client recovering from a stroke. To facilitate insertion of the nasogastric tube, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flexing the neck aligns the esophagus, facilitating nasogastric tube insertion. Ice chips increase choking risk. Hyperextension misaligns the airway. Warm water is ineffective.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positive rebound tenderness at McBurney’s point is a hallmark of appendicitis, indicating peritoneal irritation. Supine positioning may worsen pain, absent bowel sounds suggest obstruction, and a normal WBC count does not rule out appendicitis.
Question 3 of 5
A mother calls the clinic, concerned that her 5 week-old infant is 'sleeping more than her brother did.' What is the best initial response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Open ended questions encourage further discussion and conversation, thereby eliciting further information.
Question 4 of 5
A young child with a history of grand mal seizures is in public school. He is on phenobarbital and hydantoin (Dilantin) to control the seizures. His teacher tells the nurse that he has not had any seizures but he does keep falling asleep in class. What should the nurse include when discussing his drowsiness with the teacher?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenobarbital, a barbiturate, commonly causes drowsiness, explaining the child's sleepiness in class, which should be monitored but is expected.
Question 5 of 5
The registered nurse has just admitted a client with severe depression. What domain should be the priority focus as the nurse identifies the nursing diagnoses?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Safety. A depressed client is at acute risk for self-destructive behavior, making safety the priority.