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NCLEX-PN ®
Practice Questions
Third Edition
Wilda Rinehart
Diann Sloan
Clara Hurd
800 East 96th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 USA
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NCLEX-PN® Practice Questions, Third Edition
Paul Boger
Copyright © 2012 by Pearson Education, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a Associate
retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical,
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photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the
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information contained herein. Although every precaution has been taken in
the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no
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responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for Editor Betsy
damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Brown
ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-4105-9
ISBN-10: 0-7897-4105-9 Senior
Development
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Editor
Rinehart, Wilda. Christopher
NCLEX-PN practice questions exam cram. -- 3rd ed. / Wilda Cleveland
Rinehart, Diann Sloan, Clara Hurd.
Managing Editor
p. ; cm.
Sandra Schroeder
Includes index.
Rev. ed. of: NCLEX-PN exam prep / Wilda Rinehart, Diann Sloan, Project Editor
Clara Hurd. c2011. Mandie Frank
ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-4105-9 (pbk. w/CD)
Proofreader
ISBN-10: 0-7897-4105-9 (pbk. w/CD)
Leslie Joseph
I. Sloan, Diann. II. Hurd, Clara. III. Rinehart, Wilda. NCLEX -PN
exam prep. IV. Title. Technical Editor
[DNLM: 1. Nursing, Practical--Examination Questions. WY 18.2] Jacqueline Ruckel
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610.73076--dc23
Publishing
Coordinator
2011032123
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Printed in the United States on America
First Printing: September 2011 Multimedia
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Trademarks
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marks have been appropriately capitalized. Pearson cannot attest to the
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accuracy of this information. Use of a term in this book should not be
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regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark.
Page Layout
Studio Galou, LLC
NCLEX® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN),
which does not sponsor or endorse this product.
Warning and Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate as possible, but no
warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is on an “as is” basis. The author and the
publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to an y person or entity with respect to any loss
or damages arising from the information contained in this book or from the use of the CD or
programs accompanying it.
Bulk Sales
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or special sales. For more information, please contact
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Rinehart and Associates
Prepare With the Best
Rinehart and Associates
For Nursing Students and Nursing Graduates-"Rinehart and
1
Associates "NCLEXiR. Review Seminars", a three or four day
seminar that provides a complete, comprehensive re view of
nursing theory and practice with emphasis of the "NEW"
NCLEX® test plan.
We will come to your school and conduct a mini -review for you:
"Pharmacology Made Easy", a mini workshop for students reviewing
commonly prescribed drugs as well as hints for remembering drug
categories and nursing implications.
"Testing for Nursing School and NCLEX;!.' Success", a mini workshop for
nursing students to enhance success in nursing school and beyond.
"Fluid and Electrolytes- A Practical Approach", a mini workshop to
increase the student's knowledge of Fluid and Electrolytes and Acid
Base Disorders.
Pass the Licensure Exam the First Time
For more information on these and other workshops call:
662-728-4622
662-416-3340
Visit our web site at www.nclexreview.ne t
e-mail or visitwww.nclexreview.ne t
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Contents at a Glance
Introduction 1
CHAPTER Practice Exam 1 and Rationales 5
1
, lOMoARcPSD|5422489
NCLEX-PN ®
Practice Questions
Third Edition
Wilda Rinehart
Diann Sloan
Clara Hurd
800 East 96th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 USA
, Publisher
lOMoARcPSD|5422489
NCLEX-PN® Practice Questions, Third Edition
Paul Boger
Copyright © 2012 by Pearson Education, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a Associate
retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical,
Publisher David
photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the
publisher. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the
Dusthimer
information contained herein. Although every precaution has been taken in
the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no
Acquisitions
responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for Editor Betsy
damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Brown
ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-4105-9
ISBN-10: 0-7897-4105-9 Senior
Development
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Editor
Rinehart, Wilda. Christopher
NCLEX-PN practice questions exam cram. -- 3rd ed. / Wilda Cleveland
Rinehart, Diann Sloan, Clara Hurd.
Managing Editor
p. ; cm.
Sandra Schroeder
Includes index.
Rev. ed. of: NCLEX-PN exam prep / Wilda Rinehart, Diann Sloan, Project Editor
Clara Hurd. c2011. Mandie Frank
ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-4105-9 (pbk. w/CD)
Proofreader
ISBN-10: 0-7897-4105-9 (pbk. w/CD)
Leslie Joseph
I. Sloan, Diann. II. Hurd, Clara. III. Rinehart, Wilda. NCLEX -PN
exam prep. IV. Title. Technical Editor
[DNLM: 1. Nursing, Practical--Examination Questions. WY 18.2] Jacqueline Ruckel
LC classification not assigned
610.73076--dc23
Publishing
Coordinator
2011032123
Vanessa Evans
Printed in the United States on America
First Printing: September 2011 Multimedia
Developer
Trademarks
All terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks or service Dan Scherf
marks have been appropriately capitalized. Pearson cannot attest to the
Designer
accuracy of this information. Use of a term in this book should not be
Gary Adair
regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark.
Page Layout
Studio Galou, LLC
NCLEX® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN),
which does not sponsor or endorse this product.
Warning and Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate as possible, but no
warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is on an “as is” basis. The author and the
publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to an y person or entity with respect to any loss
or damages arising from the information contained in this book or from the use of the CD or
programs accompanying it.
Bulk Sales
Que Publishing offers excellent discounts on this book when ordered in quantity for bulk purchases
or special sales. For more information, please contact
U.S. Corporate and Government Sales 1 -800-382-3419
For sales outside of the U.S., please contact International Sales
, lOMoARcPSD|5422489
Rinehart and Associates
Prepare With the Best
Rinehart and Associates
For Nursing Students and Nursing Graduates-"Rinehart and
1
Associates "NCLEXiR. Review Seminars", a three or four day
seminar that provides a complete, comprehensive re view of
nursing theory and practice with emphasis of the "NEW"
NCLEX® test plan.
We will come to your school and conduct a mini -review for you:
"Pharmacology Made Easy", a mini workshop for students reviewing
commonly prescribed drugs as well as hints for remembering drug
categories and nursing implications.
"Testing for Nursing School and NCLEX;!.' Success", a mini workshop for
nursing students to enhance success in nursing school and beyond.
"Fluid and Electrolytes- A Practical Approach", a mini workshop to
increase the student's knowledge of Fluid and Electrolytes and Acid
Base Disorders.
Pass the Licensure Exam the First Time
For more information on these and other workshops call:
662-728-4622
662-416-3340
Visit our web site at www.nclexreview.ne t
e-mail or visitwww.nclexreview.ne t
SVCLEX is a registered trademark of the IV ational Council of State Boards of IV ursing
Contents at a Glance
Introduction 1
CHAPTER Practice Exam 1 and Rationales 5
1
