NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When describing the correct way for cleansing a wound site, the nurse understands that the wound should be cleaned:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleaning from the drainage site outward prevents spreading pathogens. Other methods risk contamination or are inappropriate.
Extract:
A client with hyperthyroidism.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions, if taken by the nurse, is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) client is usually sensitive to heat (2) correct-clients with hyperthyroidism frequently exhibit exophthalmos, which requires ophthalmic drops on a regular basis (3) should provide a calm, restful environment with low levels of sensory stimulation, protecting eyes from injury takes priority (4) frequent snacks should be high-calorie
Extract:
A postoperative client has returned to his room from the surgical recovery area. The client is sleeping, and the nurse notes that the client is disoriented when aroused.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions, if taken by the nurse, is BEST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) not the safety action (2) unnecessary to stay with the client, especially while he is sleeping (3) restraints are unnecessary at this time (4) correct-side rails should always be elevated for any disoriented client
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting a client with deep breathing and coughing exercises following abdominal surgery. What instruction is most appropriate for the nurse to give the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Splinting the incision reduces pain and supports effective deep breathing and coughing, preventing postoperative complications.
Question 5 of 5
The doctor has ordered nasogastric feedings for an elderly client with dysphagia. Prior to administering a tube feeding, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking the pH of gastric aspirant confirms tube placement in the stomach (pH <5). Discarding aspirant risks fluid loss, suction is not routine, and mixing with water dilutes the feeding.