NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 1 Questions
Extract:
A client administering his own insulin.
Question 1 of 5
Which observation indicates to the nurse that the client needs further teaching before he can administer his own insulin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) when mixing regular insulin with other types of insulin, the client should draw up the clear (regular) before the cloudy (NPH) (2) bottle of insulin should never be vigorously shaken, but rather gently mixed (3) imperative to rotate injection sites to avoid tissue irritation/infection and ensure proper absorption (4) correct-insulin should be administered at room temperature, temperature extremes should be avoided
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The parents of a one-month-old boy bring their son to the clinic for evaluation of a possible right dislocated hip.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unilateral hip dislocation causes uneven gluteal folds and thigh creases, with deeper and longer folds on the affected side due to hip displacement. Limited abduction (not adduction), shortened limb length, and variable rotation are more typical findings.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy who is experiencing neutropenia. Which intervention would be most appropriate to recommend for inclusion in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neutropenia increases the risk of infection due to low neutrophil counts. Avoiding large crowds and sick individuals minimizes exposure to pathogens, making B the most appropriate intervention. Answer A is incorrect as hypothermia is not a primary concern. Answer C, while relevant for preventing mucosal bleeding, is less critical than infection prevention. Answer D is unrelated to neutropenia.
Question 4 of 5
Following surgery for placement of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt as treatment for hydrocephalus, the parents question why the infant has a small abdominal incision. The best response by the nurse would be to explain that the incision was made in order to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pass the catheter into the abdominal cavity. The VP shunt drains cerebrospinal fluid into the peritoneal cavity via a catheter inserted through an abdominal incision.
Extract:
A client with multiple sclerosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching on a client with multiple sclerosis. It is MOST important for the nurse to include which of the following instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) client is encouraged to ambulate as tolerated (2) correct-overexposure to heat or cold may cause damage related to the changes in sensation (3) client is encouraged to participate in an exercise program to include ROM, stretching, and strengthening exercises (4) client is encouraged to continue usual activities as much as possible, including social activities