NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following meal choices is suitable for a 6-month-old infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rice cereal, formula, and apple juice are appropriate for a 6-month-old, as they are easily digestible and safe. Egg whites, whole milk, and orange juice are not recommended before 1 year due to allergy and digestive risks.
Question 2 of 5
After abdominal surgery, a client has a nasogastric tube attached to low suctioning.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea and decreased flow suggest possible NG tube obstruction. Aspirating gastric contents with a syringe confirms tube placement (pH 0-4) and checks for blockages, addressing the cause of symptoms. Irrigation should use normal saline after placement confirmation, and antiemetics or tube replacement do not assess tube function.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily foot inspection prevents complications like infections in diabetes. Options A, B, and C risk burns, fungal growth, or ingrown nails.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a total hip replacement. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temperature of 100.8°F suggests infection, a serious complication post-hip replacement requiring immediate evaluation. Options B, C, and D are expected or less concerning: incision pain and leg swelling are normal, and urine output 40 mL/hour is adequate.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a fractured femur in traction.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Numbness in the affected leg suggests possible neurovascular compromise, requiring immediate assessment of circulation, sensation, and motor function. Adjusting traction, checking pin sites, or giving pain medication does not address the urgent need to evaluate neurovascular status.