Test Prep NCLEX-PN Exam Questions
National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-PN) (Page 25 )

Updated On: 24-Feb-2026

A nurse is caring for a retired MD. The MD asks the question, “What type of cells secrete insulin?” The correct answer is ______________.

  1. alpha cells
  2. beta cells
  3. CD4 cells
  4. helper cells

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Beta cells secrete insulin.



Which of the following is not considered one of the main mechanisms of Type II Diabetes treatment?

  1. Medications
  2. Nutrition
  3. Increased activity
  4. Continuous Insulin

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Insulin is not required in continuous treatment for every Type II diabetic.



When giving an intramuscular injection to an infant. Which of the following sites is preferred?

  1. Ventrogluteal region
  2. Deltoid
  3. Vastus lateralis
  4. Dorsogluteal region

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Vastus lateralis is the ideal choice for infants.



When choosing a needle gauge for an intramuscular injection in a 12-year-old boy. Which of the following gauges would you choose?

  1. 27 gauge
  2. 25 gauge
  3. 22 gauge
  4. 20 gauge

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

22 gauge is recommended for school age children, toddlers, and adolescents while 23-25 gauge is recommended for infants.



A nurse is implementing a community awareness campaign about accidental poisoning. Which of the following should she teach in the class?

  1. The child should be given milk.
  2. The child should be given syrup of Ipecac
  3. The poison control center should be contacted
  4. The child should be taken to the ER

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The poison control center should be contacted first.






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