Exam Cram NCLEX-PN PRACTICE Questions and
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Quiz: the nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the
transsphenoidal approach. the nurse should be particularly alert to:
A. Nasal congestion
B. Abdominal Tenderness
C. Muscle Tetany
D. Oliguria
Ans: A. Nasal congestion
why?
removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by transsphernoidal approach through the
nose. Nasal congestion further interferes with the airway.
Quiz: A client with cancer is a, admitted to the oncology unit. Stat lab values revel Hgb
12.6, WBC 6500, K+1.9, uric acid 7.0, Na+136, and platelets 178,000. The nurse evaluates
that the client is experiencing which of the following?
A. Hypernatremia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Myelosuppression
D. Leukocytosis
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, Ans: B. Hypokalemia
why?
Hypokalemia is evident from the lab values listed. The other laboratory findings are within
normal limits. making answers A,C and D incorrect
Quiz: A 24 year-old female client is scheduled for surgery in the morning. Which of the
following is the primary responsibility of the nurse?
A. taking the vital signs
B. obtaining the permit
C. explaining the procedure
D. Checking the lab work
Ans: A. taking the vital signs
why?
the primary responisblity of the nurse is to take the vital signs before any surgery.
answers B,C and D are the responsibility of the doctor.
Quiz: The nurse is working in the emergency room when a client arrives with severe
burns of the left arm, hands, face, and neck. which action should receive priority?
A. starting an IV?
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, B. Applying oxygen
C.Obtaining blood gas
D. Medicating the client foe pain
Ans: B. Applying oxygen
why?
the client with burns to the neck needs airway assessments and supplemental oxygen, so
applying oxygen is priority. the next action should be to start an IV and medicate for pain.
Quiz: The nurse is visiting a home health client with osteoporosis. The client has a new
prescription for alendronate (Fosamax). Which instructions should be given to the client
A. rest in bed after taking the medication for at least 30 mins
B. Avoid rapid movements after taking the medication
C. Take medication with water only
D. Allow at least 1 hour between taking the medicine and taking other medications
Ans: C. Take medication with water only
why?
Fosmax should be taken with water only. The client should also remain upright for at least
30 mins after taking the medication.
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, Quiz: The nurse is making initial rounds on a client with a C5 fracture and crutchfield
thongs. Which equipment should be kept at the bedside?
A. A pair of forceps
B. A torque wrench
C. A pair or wire cutters
D. A screwdriver
Ans: B. A torque wrench
why?
A tourque wrench is kept at the bedside to tighten and loosen the screws of crutchfield
tongs. This wrench controls the amount of pressure that is placed on the screws.
Quiz: An infant weighs 7 pounds at birth. The excpectd weight by 1 year should be:
A. 10 pounds
B.12 pounds
C. 18 pounds
D. 21 pounds
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Quiz: the nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the
transsphenoidal approach. the nurse should be particularly alert to:
A. Nasal congestion
B. Abdominal Tenderness
C. Muscle Tetany
D. Oliguria
Ans: A. Nasal congestion
why?
removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by transsphernoidal approach through the
nose. Nasal congestion further interferes with the airway.
Quiz: A client with cancer is a, admitted to the oncology unit. Stat lab values revel Hgb
12.6, WBC 6500, K+1.9, uric acid 7.0, Na+136, and platelets 178,000. The nurse evaluates
that the client is experiencing which of the following?
A. Hypernatremia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Myelosuppression
D. Leukocytosis
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, Ans: B. Hypokalemia
why?
Hypokalemia is evident from the lab values listed. The other laboratory findings are within
normal limits. making answers A,C and D incorrect
Quiz: A 24 year-old female client is scheduled for surgery in the morning. Which of the
following is the primary responsibility of the nurse?
A. taking the vital signs
B. obtaining the permit
C. explaining the procedure
D. Checking the lab work
Ans: A. taking the vital signs
why?
the primary responisblity of the nurse is to take the vital signs before any surgery.
answers B,C and D are the responsibility of the doctor.
Quiz: The nurse is working in the emergency room when a client arrives with severe
burns of the left arm, hands, face, and neck. which action should receive priority?
A. starting an IV?
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, B. Applying oxygen
C.Obtaining blood gas
D. Medicating the client foe pain
Ans: B. Applying oxygen
why?
the client with burns to the neck needs airway assessments and supplemental oxygen, so
applying oxygen is priority. the next action should be to start an IV and medicate for pain.
Quiz: The nurse is visiting a home health client with osteoporosis. The client has a new
prescription for alendronate (Fosamax). Which instructions should be given to the client
A. rest in bed after taking the medication for at least 30 mins
B. Avoid rapid movements after taking the medication
C. Take medication with water only
D. Allow at least 1 hour between taking the medicine and taking other medications
Ans: C. Take medication with water only
why?
Fosmax should be taken with water only. The client should also remain upright for at least
30 mins after taking the medication.
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, Quiz: The nurse is making initial rounds on a client with a C5 fracture and crutchfield
thongs. Which equipment should be kept at the bedside?
A. A pair of forceps
B. A torque wrench
C. A pair or wire cutters
D. A screwdriver
Ans: B. A torque wrench
why?
A tourque wrench is kept at the bedside to tighten and loosen the screws of crutchfield
tongs. This wrench controls the amount of pressure that is placed on the screws.
Quiz: An infant weighs 7 pounds at birth. The excpectd weight by 1 year should be:
A. 10 pounds
B.12 pounds
C. 18 pounds
D. 21 pounds
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