NCLEX RN Test Questions With Correct
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A client with ascites is scheduled for a paracentesis. Which
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instruction should be given to the client before the procedure?
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a "You will need to lay flat during the procedure."
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b. "You need to empty your bladder before the procedure."
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c. "You will be asleep during the procedure."
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d. "The doctor will inject a medication during the procedure."
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b. "You need to empty your bladder before the procedure."
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A client's lab values reveal Hgb 12.6, WBC 6500cu.mm, K+ 1.9, uric
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acid 7.0, Na+ 136, and platelets 178,000cu.mm. The nurse evaluates
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that the client is experiencing which of the following?
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Hypernatremia
b Hypokalemia
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Myelosuppression
Leukopenia
b Hypokalemia
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The nurse is caring for the client who has been in a coma for two
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months. He has signed a donor card, but the wife is opposed to the
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idea of organ donation. How should the nurse handle the topic of
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organ donation with the wife?
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a Tell the wife that the hospital will honor her wishes regarding
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, organ donation, but contact the organ-retrieval staff.
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b Tell her that because her husband signed a donor card, the
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hospital has the right to take the organs upon the death of her
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husband.
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c Explain that it is necessary for her to donate her husband's organs
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because he signed the permit.
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d Refrain from talking about the subject until after the death of her
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husband.
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a Tell the wife that the hospital will honor her wishes regarding
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organ donation, but contact the organ-retrieval staff.
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Due to a high census, it has been necessary for a number of clients
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to be transferred to other units within the hospital. Which client
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should be transferred to the postpartum unit?
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a A 66-year-old female with gastroenteritis
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b A 40-year-old female with a hysterectomy
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c A 27-year-old male with severe depression
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d A 28-year-old male with ulcerative colitis
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b A 40-year-old female with a hysterectomy
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Before administering Theo-Dur (theophylline), the nurse should check
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the patient's:
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a output
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b Blood pressure
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c Pulse
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d Temperature
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c Pulse
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,Which information should be given to the patient undergoing
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radiation therapy for breast cancer?
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a Avoid exposing radiation areas to sunlight during treatment time
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and for a year after completion of therapy
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b Moisturize the radiation site with oil-based lotion to prevent
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blistering
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c Use bath oil when tub bathing to prevent drying and peeling
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d Report redness and soreness of the area to the physician
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a Avoid exposing radiation areas to sunlight during treatment time
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and for a year after completion of therapy
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The charge nurse is making assignments for the day. After accepting
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the assignment to care for a client with leukemia, the nurse tells
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the charge nurse that her child has chickenpox. Which initial action
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should the charge nurse take?
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a Change the nurse's assignment to another client.
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b Explain to the nurse that there is no risk to the client.
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c Ask the nurse if the chickenpox have crusted.
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d Ask the nurse if she has ever had the chickenpox.
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d Ask the nurse if she has ever had the chickenpox.
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Which statement is true regarding therapy with Levemir (insulin
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detemir)?
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a The onset is 1-2 hours.
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b It may be mixed with regular insulin.
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c It peaks in 2-3 hours.
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d The duration is 24 hours.
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d The duration is 24 hours.
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, Which client should be assigned to the nursing assistant?
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a The 18-year-old with a fracture to two cervical vertebrae
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b The infant with meningitis with a temperature of 101°F
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c The elderly client with a thyroidectomy four days ago
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d The client with a thoracotomy two days ago
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c The elderly client with a thyroidectomy four days ago
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The physician has ordered the Schilling test for a patient with
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suspected pernicious anemia. What other vitamin level is often
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assessed at the same time as the B12 level?
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a Folic acid
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b Pyridoxine
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c Ascorbic acid
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d Thiamine
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a Folic acid
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The client is admitted to the emergency room with shortness of
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breath, anxiety, and tachycardia. His ECG reveals atrial fibrillation
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with a ventricular response rate of 130 beats per minute. The
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doctor orders quinidine sulfate. While he is receiving quinidine, the
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nurse should monitor his ECG for:
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a Peaked P wave
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b Elevated ST segment
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c Inverted T wave
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d Prolonged QT interval
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d Prolonged QT interval
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Quinidine can cause widened Q-T intervals and heart block.
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Answers
A client with ascites is scheduled for a paracentesis. Which
|| || || || || || || || ||
instruction should be given to the client before the procedure?
|| || || || || || || || || ||
a "You will need to lay flat during the procedure."
|| || || || || || || || ||
b. "You need to empty your bladder before the procedure."
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c. "You will be asleep during the procedure."
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d. "The doctor will inject a medication during the procedure."
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b. "You need to empty your bladder before the procedure."
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A client's lab values reveal Hgb 12.6, WBC 6500cu.mm, K+ 1.9, uric
|| || || || || || || || || || ||
acid 7.0, Na+ 136, and platelets 178,000cu.mm. The nurse evaluates
|| || || || || || || || || ||
that the client is experiencing which of the following?
|| || || || || || || || ||
Hypernatremia
b Hypokalemia
||
Myelosuppression
Leukopenia
b Hypokalemia
||
The nurse is caring for the client who has been in a coma for two
|| || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
months. He has signed a donor card, but the wife is opposed to the
|| || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
idea of organ donation. How should the nurse handle the topic of
|| || || || || || || || || || || ||
organ donation with the wife?
|| || || || ||
a Tell the wife that the hospital will honor her wishes regarding
|| || || || || || || || || || ||
, organ donation, but contact the organ-retrieval staff.
|| || || || || || ||
b Tell her that because her husband signed a donor card, the
|| || || || || || || || || || ||
hospital has the right to take the organs upon the death of her
|| || || || || || || || || || || || ||
husband.
||
c Explain that it is necessary for her to donate her husband's organs
|| || || || || || || || || || || ||
because he signed the permit.
|| || || || ||
d Refrain from talking about the subject until after the death of her
|| || || || || || || || || || || ||
husband.
||
a Tell the wife that the hospital will honor her wishes regarding
|| || || || || || || || || || ||
organ donation, but contact the organ-retrieval staff.
|| || || || || || ||
Due to a high census, it has been necessary for a number of clients
|| || || || || || || || || || || || ||
to be transferred to other units within the hospital. Which client
|| || || || || || || || || || ||
should be transferred to the postpartum unit?
|| || || || || || ||
a A 66-year-old female with gastroenteritis
|| || || || ||
b A 40-year-old female with a hysterectomy
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c A 27-year-old male with severe depression
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d A 28-year-old male with ulcerative colitis
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b A 40-year-old female with a hysterectomy
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Before administering Theo-Dur (theophylline), the nurse should check
|| || || || || || ||
the patient's:
|| ||
a output
||
b Blood pressure
|| ||
c Pulse
||
d Temperature
||
c Pulse
||
,Which information should be given to the patient undergoing
|| || || || || || || ||
radiation therapy for breast cancer?
|| || || || ||
a Avoid exposing radiation areas to sunlight during treatment time
|| || || || || || || || ||
and for a year after completion of therapy
|| || || || || || || ||
b Moisturize the radiation site with oil-based lotion to prevent
|| || || || || || || || ||
blistering
||
c Use bath oil when tub bathing to prevent drying and peeling
|| || || || || || || || || || ||
d Report redness and soreness of the area to the physician
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a Avoid exposing radiation areas to sunlight during treatment time
|| || || || || || || || ||
and for a year after completion of therapy
|| || || || || || || ||
The charge nurse is making assignments for the day. After accepting
|| || || || || || || || || ||
the assignment to care for a client with leukemia, the nurse tells
|| || || || || || || || || || || ||
the charge nurse that her child has chickenpox. Which initial action
|| || || || || || || || || || ||
should the charge nurse take?
|| || || || ||
a Change the nurse's assignment to another client.
|| || || || || || ||
b Explain to the nurse that there is no risk to the client.
|| || || || || || || || || || || ||
c Ask the nurse if the chickenpox have crusted.
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d Ask the nurse if she has ever had the chickenpox.
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d Ask the nurse if she has ever had the chickenpox.
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Which statement is true regarding therapy with Levemir (insulin
|| || || || || || || ||
detemir)?
||
a The onset is 1-2 hours.
|| || || || ||
b It may be mixed with regular insulin.
|| || || || || || ||
c It peaks in 2-3 hours.
|| || || || ||
d The duration is 24 hours.
|| || || || ||
d The duration is 24 hours.
|| || || || ||
, Which client should be assigned to the nursing assistant?
|| || || || || || || ||
a The 18-year-old with a fracture to two cervical vertebrae
|| || || || || || || || ||
b The infant with meningitis with a temperature of 101°F
|| || || || || || || || ||
c The elderly client with a thyroidectomy four days ago
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d The client with a thoracotomy two days ago
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c The elderly client with a thyroidectomy four days ago
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The physician has ordered the Schilling test for a patient with
|| || || || || || || || || ||
suspected pernicious anemia. What other vitamin level is often
|| || || || || || || || ||
assessed at the same time as the B12 level?
|| || || || || || || || ||
a Folic acid
|| ||
b Pyridoxine
||
c Ascorbic acid
|| ||
d Thiamine
||
a Folic acid
|| ||
The client is admitted to the emergency room with shortness of
|| || || || || || || || || ||
breath, anxiety, and tachycardia. His ECG reveals atrial fibrillation
|| || || || || || || || ||
with a ventricular response rate of 130 beats per minute. The
|| || || || || || || || || || ||
doctor orders quinidine sulfate. While he is receiving quinidine, the
|| || || || || || || || || ||
nurse should monitor his ECG for:
|| || || || || ||
a Peaked P wave
|| || ||
b Elevated ST segment
|| || ||
c Inverted T wave
|| || ||
d Prolonged QT interval
|| || ||
d Prolonged QT interval
|| || ||
Quinidine can cause widened Q-T intervals and heart block.
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