NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The school nurse conducts a class on childcare at the local high school. During the class, one of the participants asks the nurse what age is best to start toilet training a child. Which of the following is the BEST response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: by 24 months may be able to achieve daytime bladder control
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of depression who is receiving venlafaxine (Effexor) 75 mg PO bid. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Suicidal thoughts are a medical emergency with venlafaxine. Options A, B, and D are common side effects.
Question 3 of 5
A newly admitted client is exhibiting signs of severe anxiety. She is pacing back and forth and has difficulty concentrating on the nurse's questions. What nursing action is most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Directing the client to a quiet area reduces stimuli, helping manage severe anxiety. Commands, leaving, or whispering are ineffective or dismissive.
Extract:
An infant who had a repair of a cleft lip and palate. The respiratory assessment reveals that the infant has upper airway congestion and slightly labored respirations.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions would be MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) will not promote adequate drainage from the upper airways (2) contraindicated based on the infant's operative site (3) correct, will facilitate drainage of mucus from upper airway, and will promote adjustment to breathing through the nose (4) does not relieve the congestion
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV ceftriaxone for a urinary tract infection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A temperature of 100.8°F suggests worsening infection, requiring immediate reporting. Options A, C, and D are normal or less urgent.