NCSBN NCLEX QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
A LPN complains to the charge nurse that an unlicensed assistive person (UAP) consistently leaves the work
area untidy and does not restock supplies. What is the best initial response by the charge nurse?
1Write down potential solutions to the problems today by shift's end
2Add this concern to the agenda of the next unit meeting
3Assure the staff nurse that the complaint will be investigated
4Explore for further identification about the nature of the problem Answer - 4 Explore for further identification
about the nature of the problem
The nurse assists with the reinforcement of information about breast self-examination to a group of college
students. A female student asks when to perform the monthly exam. The appropriate reply by the nurse should
include which statement?
1"Ovulation, or midcycle is the best time to detect changes."
2"Do the exam at the same time every month."
3"Right after the period, when your breasts are less tender."
4"The first of every month, because it will be easiest to remember." Answer - 3
The nurse is caring for a 75 year-old client with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client should be instructed to
contact the outpatient clinic immediately if which findings are present?
1An open wound on the heel with minimal discomfort
2Occasional hiccups and sneezing
3Sustained insomnia and daytime fatigue
4Persistent dryness and itching of the perineal area Answer - 1An open wound on the heel with minimal
discomfort-
A pregnant woman has been advised to alter her diet during pregnancy by increasing the intake of protein and
,vitamin C to meet the needs of the growing fetus. Which diet choice would best meet the woman's needs?
1. 1 cup of macaroni, three-fourths cup of peas, glass whole milk, medium pear
2. Scrambled egg, hash browned potatoes, one-half glass of buttermilk, large nectarine
3. 3 oz. chicken, one-half cup of corn, lettuce salad, small banana
4. Beef, one-half cup of lima beans, glass of skim milk, three-fourths cup of strawberries Answer - 4. Beef, one-
half cup of lima beans, glass of skim milk, three-fourths cup of strawberries -
A nurse is taking a health history from parents of a child admitted with possible Reye's syndrome. Which recent
illness should the nurse recognize as being associated with an increased the risk for the development of Reye's
syndrome?
1. Varicella
2. Meningitis
3. Hepatitis
4. Rubeola Answer - 1. Varicella -
A Native American chief visits his newborn son and performs a traditional ceremony that involves feathers and
chanting. The nurse comments to a colleague: "I wonder if he has any idea how ridiculous he looks - he's a
grown man!" The nurse's comment is an example of what type of attitude?
1. Prejudice
2. Ethnocentrism
3. Discrimination
4. Stereotyping Answer - 1. Prejudice-
A nursing student asks the licensed practical nurse (LPN) to explain the forces that drive health care reform.
When responding to the student's question, what information should the nurse emphasize?
1. Increased competition between health care insurers
2. Increase in health care spending that's growing faster than the economy
3. Increase in the population who have health insurance
4. Increase in spending for end-of-life treatment Answer - 2
,A child is admitted to the unit with the suspected diagnosis of pertussis (whooping cough). What is the priority
nursing intervention for this child?
1. Maintain hydration and encourage fluids
2. Implement droplet precautions
3. Monitor respiratory rate and oxygen saturation
4. Anti- infective therapy Answer - 2
A client has an indwelling catheter with continuous bladder irrigation after undergoing a transurethral
resection of the prostate (TURP) 12 hours ago. Which finding at this time should be reported to the registered
nurse (RN) charge nurse?
1Complaints for the feeling of pulling on the urinary catheter
2Light, pink to clear urine
3Occasional suprapubic cramping
4Minimal drainage into the urinary collection bag Answer - 4Minimal drainage into the urinary collection bag
A nurse is caring for a woman two hours after a vaginal delivery. Documentation indicates that the membranes
ruptured 36 hours prior to delivery. Which of these nursing diagnoses should the nurse expect the charge
nurse to list as a priority at this time?
1Risk for fluid volume deficit
2Risk for excessive bleeding
3Risk for infection -
4Altered tissue perfusion Answer - 3
A 14 month-old child ingests a half a bottle of baby aspirin (81 mg) tablets. Which finding should a nurse expect
to see in the child?
1Hypothermia
2Nausea and vomiting
3Hypoventilation
, 4Bradycardia Answer - 2
A school nurse monitors a child with a history of tonic-clonic seizures. The school nurse should inform teachers
that if the child falls to the floor and experiences a seizure while in the classroom, which of the following would
be the most important action to take during the seizure?
1Place the hands or a folded blanket under the head of the child
2Provide privacy as much as possible to minimize frightening the other children
3Move any chairs or desks at least three feet away from the child
4Note the sequence of movements with the time lapse of the event Answer - 1Place the hands or a folded
blanket under the head of the child -
A client is admitted with diagnosis of a right upper lobe infiltrate and to rule out active tuberculosis (TB). Which
type of precautions will be needed for this client?
1Droplet
2Contact
3Standard
4Airborne Answer - 4
A client has had a positive reaction to purified protein derivative (PPD). Which statement made by the client
suggests the client understands the teaching by the registered nurse (RN)?
1"I have active tuberculosis."
2"I have been exposed to mycobacterium tuberculosis."
3"I have never been infected with mycobacterium tuberculosis."
4"I have never had tuberculosis." Answer - 2
A nurse is caring for a client with pneumococcal pneumonia. Which breath sounds would the nurse expect to
disappear as the client responds to the antibiotic treatment?
1Wheezes
2Friction rubs
A LPN complains to the charge nurse that an unlicensed assistive person (UAP) consistently leaves the work
area untidy and does not restock supplies. What is the best initial response by the charge nurse?
1Write down potential solutions to the problems today by shift's end
2Add this concern to the agenda of the next unit meeting
3Assure the staff nurse that the complaint will be investigated
4Explore for further identification about the nature of the problem Answer - 4 Explore for further identification
about the nature of the problem
The nurse assists with the reinforcement of information about breast self-examination to a group of college
students. A female student asks when to perform the monthly exam. The appropriate reply by the nurse should
include which statement?
1"Ovulation, or midcycle is the best time to detect changes."
2"Do the exam at the same time every month."
3"Right after the period, when your breasts are less tender."
4"The first of every month, because it will be easiest to remember." Answer - 3
The nurse is caring for a 75 year-old client with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client should be instructed to
contact the outpatient clinic immediately if which findings are present?
1An open wound on the heel with minimal discomfort
2Occasional hiccups and sneezing
3Sustained insomnia and daytime fatigue
4Persistent dryness and itching of the perineal area Answer - 1An open wound on the heel with minimal
discomfort-
A pregnant woman has been advised to alter her diet during pregnancy by increasing the intake of protein and
,vitamin C to meet the needs of the growing fetus. Which diet choice would best meet the woman's needs?
1. 1 cup of macaroni, three-fourths cup of peas, glass whole milk, medium pear
2. Scrambled egg, hash browned potatoes, one-half glass of buttermilk, large nectarine
3. 3 oz. chicken, one-half cup of corn, lettuce salad, small banana
4. Beef, one-half cup of lima beans, glass of skim milk, three-fourths cup of strawberries Answer - 4. Beef, one-
half cup of lima beans, glass of skim milk, three-fourths cup of strawberries -
A nurse is taking a health history from parents of a child admitted with possible Reye's syndrome. Which recent
illness should the nurse recognize as being associated with an increased the risk for the development of Reye's
syndrome?
1. Varicella
2. Meningitis
3. Hepatitis
4. Rubeola Answer - 1. Varicella -
A Native American chief visits his newborn son and performs a traditional ceremony that involves feathers and
chanting. The nurse comments to a colleague: "I wonder if he has any idea how ridiculous he looks - he's a
grown man!" The nurse's comment is an example of what type of attitude?
1. Prejudice
2. Ethnocentrism
3. Discrimination
4. Stereotyping Answer - 1. Prejudice-
A nursing student asks the licensed practical nurse (LPN) to explain the forces that drive health care reform.
When responding to the student's question, what information should the nurse emphasize?
1. Increased competition between health care insurers
2. Increase in health care spending that's growing faster than the economy
3. Increase in the population who have health insurance
4. Increase in spending for end-of-life treatment Answer - 2
,A child is admitted to the unit with the suspected diagnosis of pertussis (whooping cough). What is the priority
nursing intervention for this child?
1. Maintain hydration and encourage fluids
2. Implement droplet precautions
3. Monitor respiratory rate and oxygen saturation
4. Anti- infective therapy Answer - 2
A client has an indwelling catheter with continuous bladder irrigation after undergoing a transurethral
resection of the prostate (TURP) 12 hours ago. Which finding at this time should be reported to the registered
nurse (RN) charge nurse?
1Complaints for the feeling of pulling on the urinary catheter
2Light, pink to clear urine
3Occasional suprapubic cramping
4Minimal drainage into the urinary collection bag Answer - 4Minimal drainage into the urinary collection bag
A nurse is caring for a woman two hours after a vaginal delivery. Documentation indicates that the membranes
ruptured 36 hours prior to delivery. Which of these nursing diagnoses should the nurse expect the charge
nurse to list as a priority at this time?
1Risk for fluid volume deficit
2Risk for excessive bleeding
3Risk for infection -
4Altered tissue perfusion Answer - 3
A 14 month-old child ingests a half a bottle of baby aspirin (81 mg) tablets. Which finding should a nurse expect
to see in the child?
1Hypothermia
2Nausea and vomiting
3Hypoventilation
, 4Bradycardia Answer - 2
A school nurse monitors a child with a history of tonic-clonic seizures. The school nurse should inform teachers
that if the child falls to the floor and experiences a seizure while in the classroom, which of the following would
be the most important action to take during the seizure?
1Place the hands or a folded blanket under the head of the child
2Provide privacy as much as possible to minimize frightening the other children
3Move any chairs or desks at least three feet away from the child
4Note the sequence of movements with the time lapse of the event Answer - 1Place the hands or a folded
blanket under the head of the child -
A client is admitted with diagnosis of a right upper lobe infiltrate and to rule out active tuberculosis (TB). Which
type of precautions will be needed for this client?
1Droplet
2Contact
3Standard
4Airborne Answer - 4
A client has had a positive reaction to purified protein derivative (PPD). Which statement made by the client
suggests the client understands the teaching by the registered nurse (RN)?
1"I have active tuberculosis."
2"I have been exposed to mycobacterium tuberculosis."
3"I have never been infected with mycobacterium tuberculosis."
4"I have never had tuberculosis." Answer - 2
A nurse is caring for a client with pneumococcal pneumonia. Which breath sounds would the nurse expect to
disappear as the client responds to the antibiotic treatment?
1Wheezes
2Friction rubs
