NURS 6401 NCLEX RN BEST EXAM WITH CORRECT
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1. A client has developed a vitamin C deficiency. Which of the following symptoms
might the nurse most likely see with this condition?
Cracks at the corners of the mouth
Altered mental status
Bleeding gums and loose teeth
Anorexia and diarrhea
2. Which of the following interventions should a nurse perform for a female client who
is incontinent with impaired skin integrity?
Turn the client at least every 8 hours
Apply lotion to the skin before a bath
Provide perineal care after the client uses the bathroom
Bathe the client every 3 days
,NURS 6401 NCLEX RN BEST EXAM WITH CORRECT
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3. A nurse is caring for a client who died approximately one hour ago. The nurse
notes that the client's temperature has decreased in the last hour since his death.
Which of the following processes explains this phenomenon?
Rigor mortis
Postmortem decomposition
Algor mortis
Livor mortis
4. A nurse is calculating a client's intake and output. During the last shift, the client
has had ½ cup of gelatin, a skinless chicken breast, 1 cup of green beans, and 300 cc
of water. The client has urinated 250 cc and has had 2 bowel movements. What is this
client's intake and output for this shift?
420 cc intake, 250 cc output
300 cc intake, 250 cc output
550 cc intake, 550 cc output
300 cc intake, 550 cc output
5. A nurse is caring for a client with ariboflavinosis. Which of the following foods
should the nurse serve this client?
a. Citrus fruits
b. Milk
c. Fish
,NURS 6401 NCLEX RN BEST EXAM WITH CORRECT
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d. Potatoes
6. A client is taking a walk down the hallway when she suddenly realizes that she
needs to use the restroom. Although she tries to make it to the bathroom on time, she
is incontinent of urine before reaching the toilet. What type of incontinence does this
situation represent?
a. Reflex incontinence
b. Urge incontinence
c. Total incontinence
d. Functional incontinence
7. Which of the following is an example of a positive effect of exercise on a client?
a. Decreased basal metabolic rate
b. Decreased venous return
c. Decreased work of breathing
d. Decreased gastric motility
8. You have taken the vital signs for your patient. They are normal for the patient.
What should you do next?
a. Report the vital signs to the doctor
b. Write the vital signs on a scrap paper
, NURS 6401 NCLEX RN BEST EXAM WITH CORRECT
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c. Call the family members
d. Document them on the graphic VS form
9. Penny Thornton has had a stroke, or CVA. She is having difficulty eating on her
own. Soon, she will be getting some assistive devices for eating meals.
Which healthcare worker will be getting Penny these assistive devices?
a. A physical therapist
b. A speech therapist
c. A social worker
d. An occupational therapist
10. Which of the following is an example of emotional abuse?
a. A slap to the person's hand
b. Threatening the person
c. Ignoring and isolating a person
ANSWERS
1. A client has developed a vitamin C deficiency. Which of the following symptoms
might the nurse most likely see with this condition?
Cracks at the corners of the mouth
Altered mental status
Bleeding gums and loose teeth
Anorexia and diarrhea
2. Which of the following interventions should a nurse perform for a female client who
is incontinent with impaired skin integrity?
Turn the client at least every 8 hours
Apply lotion to the skin before a bath
Provide perineal care after the client uses the bathroom
Bathe the client every 3 days
,NURS 6401 NCLEX RN BEST EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
3. A nurse is caring for a client who died approximately one hour ago. The nurse
notes that the client's temperature has decreased in the last hour since his death.
Which of the following processes explains this phenomenon?
Rigor mortis
Postmortem decomposition
Algor mortis
Livor mortis
4. A nurse is calculating a client's intake and output. During the last shift, the client
has had ½ cup of gelatin, a skinless chicken breast, 1 cup of green beans, and 300 cc
of water. The client has urinated 250 cc and has had 2 bowel movements. What is this
client's intake and output for this shift?
420 cc intake, 250 cc output
300 cc intake, 250 cc output
550 cc intake, 550 cc output
300 cc intake, 550 cc output
5. A nurse is caring for a client with ariboflavinosis. Which of the following foods
should the nurse serve this client?
a. Citrus fruits
b. Milk
c. Fish
,NURS 6401 NCLEX RN BEST EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
d. Potatoes
6. A client is taking a walk down the hallway when she suddenly realizes that she
needs to use the restroom. Although she tries to make it to the bathroom on time, she
is incontinent of urine before reaching the toilet. What type of incontinence does this
situation represent?
a. Reflex incontinence
b. Urge incontinence
c. Total incontinence
d. Functional incontinence
7. Which of the following is an example of a positive effect of exercise on a client?
a. Decreased basal metabolic rate
b. Decreased venous return
c. Decreased work of breathing
d. Decreased gastric motility
8. You have taken the vital signs for your patient. They are normal for the patient.
What should you do next?
a. Report the vital signs to the doctor
b. Write the vital signs on a scrap paper
, NURS 6401 NCLEX RN BEST EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
c. Call the family members
d. Document them on the graphic VS form
9. Penny Thornton has had a stroke, or CVA. She is having difficulty eating on her
own. Soon, she will be getting some assistive devices for eating meals.
Which healthcare worker will be getting Penny these assistive devices?
a. A physical therapist
b. A speech therapist
c. A social worker
d. An occupational therapist
10. Which of the following is an example of emotional abuse?
a. A slap to the person's hand
b. Threatening the person
c. Ignoring and isolating a person
