Past Enclex-RN
B. Beneath the nipple
C. Lower inner quadrant
D. Upper outer quadrant
E. Lower outer quadrant
2. The nurse is assessing a client with herpes zoster. Which
characteristic(s) does the nurse expect to note when assessing the
lesions of this infection? Select all that apply.
A. Clustered skin vesicles
B. A generalized body rash
C. Small blue-white spots with a red base
D. A fiery red edematous rash on the cheeks
E. Grouped vesicles on an erythematous base
3. A client is scheduled for a craniotomy to remove a brain tumor. To
prevent the development of cerebral edema after surgery, the nurse
anticipates the use of:
A. Steroids
B. Diuretics
C. Anticonvulsants
D. Antihypertensives
4. A nurse driving along the scene of an accident and stops to assist a
man with a deep laceration on his hand, a fractured arm and leg,
and abdominal pain. The nurse wraps the man's hand in a soiled
cloth and drives him to the nearest hospital. The nurse is:
A. Practicing her skills as a nurse
B. Negligent and can be sued for malpractice
, C. Practicing under guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act
D. Protected for these actions, in most states, by Good
Samaritan legislation
5. A visitor in the room adjacent to a client asks the nurse what
disease the client has. The nurse responds, "I will not discuss my
client's illness. Are you worried about it?" This response is based
on the nurse's knowledge that to discuss a client's condition with
someone not directly involved with that client is an example of:
A. Negligence
B. Breach of confidentiality
C. Libel
D. Defamation of character
6. When approaching homosexual clients with acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), it is most important for
nurses to:
A. Establish a meaningful rapport with clients
B. Have a strong sense of their own sexual identity
C. Admit their own feelings of discomfort towards them
D. Become aware of their own attitude towards
homosexuality
7. The client has a prescription for a calcium carbonate compound to
neutralize stomach acid. The nurse should assess the client for:
A. Constipation
B. Hyperphosphatemia
C. Hypomagnesemia
D. Diarrhea
B. Beneath the nipple
C. Lower inner quadrant
D. Upper outer quadrant
E. Lower outer quadrant
2. The nurse is assessing a client with herpes zoster. Which
characteristic(s) does the nurse expect to note when assessing the
lesions of this infection? Select all that apply.
A. Clustered skin vesicles
B. A generalized body rash
C. Small blue-white spots with a red base
D. A fiery red edematous rash on the cheeks
E. Grouped vesicles on an erythematous base
3. A client is scheduled for a craniotomy to remove a brain tumor. To
prevent the development of cerebral edema after surgery, the nurse
anticipates the use of:
A. Steroids
B. Diuretics
C. Anticonvulsants
D. Antihypertensives
4. A nurse driving along the scene of an accident and stops to assist a
man with a deep laceration on his hand, a fractured arm and leg,
and abdominal pain. The nurse wraps the man's hand in a soiled
cloth and drives him to the nearest hospital. The nurse is:
A. Practicing her skills as a nurse
B. Negligent and can be sued for malpractice
, C. Practicing under guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act
D. Protected for these actions, in most states, by Good
Samaritan legislation
5. A visitor in the room adjacent to a client asks the nurse what
disease the client has. The nurse responds, "I will not discuss my
client's illness. Are you worried about it?" This response is based
on the nurse's knowledge that to discuss a client's condition with
someone not directly involved with that client is an example of:
A. Negligence
B. Breach of confidentiality
C. Libel
D. Defamation of character
6. When approaching homosexual clients with acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), it is most important for
nurses to:
A. Establish a meaningful rapport with clients
B. Have a strong sense of their own sexual identity
C. Admit their own feelings of discomfort towards them
D. Become aware of their own attitude towards
homosexuality
7. The client has a prescription for a calcium carbonate compound to
neutralize stomach acid. The nurse should assess the client for:
A. Constipation
B. Hyperphosphatemia
C. Hypomagnesemia
D. Diarrhea
