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NCLEX-RN NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL FINAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE MULTIPLE
CHOICES QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS/GRADED A+
When a central venous catheter dressing becomes moist or
loose, what should a nurse do first?
A.Draw a circle around the moist spot and note the date and
time.
B.Notify the physician.
C.Remove the dressing, clean the site, and apply a new
dressing.
D. Remove the catheter, check for catheter integrity, and
send the tip for culture. - ANSWER C
A nonimmunized child appears at the clinic with a visible
rash. Which of the following observations indicates the child
may have rubeola (measles)?
A. Small blue-white spots are visible on the oral mucosa.
B. The rash begins on the trunk and spreads outward.
C. There is low-grade fever.
D. The lesions have a "teardrop-on-a-rose-petal" appearance.
- ANSWER A
What is the primary reason for administering morphine to a
client with myocardial infarction?
A. To sedate the client
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B. To decrease the client's pain
C. To decrease the client's anxiety
D. To decrease oxygen demand on the client's heart -
ANSWER D
What supplemental medication is most frequently ordered
in conjunction with furosemide (Lasix)?
A. Chloride
B. Digoxin
C. Potassium
D. Sodium - ANSWER C
Which of the following complications is indicated by a third
heart sound (S3)?
A. Ventricular dilation
B. Systemic hypertension
C. Aortic valve malfunction
D. Increased atrial contractions - ANSWER A
After an anterior wall myocardial infarction, which of the
following problems is indicated by auscultation of crackles
in the lungs?
A. Left-sided heart failure
B. Pulmonic valve malfunction
C. Right-sided heart failure
D. Tricuspid valve malfunction - ANSWER A
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What is the first intervention for a client experiencing
myocardial infarction?
A. Administer morphine
B. Administer oxygen
C. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin
D. Obtain an electrocardiogram - ANSWER B
Which of the following parameters should be checked before
administering digoxin?
A. Apical pulse
B. Blood pressure
C. Radial pulse
D. Respiratory rate - ANSWER A
Toxicity from which of the following medications may cause
a client to see a green halo around lights?
A. Digoxin
B. Furosemide
C. Metoprolol
D. Enalapril - ANSWER A
Which of the following symptoms is most commonly
associated with left-sided heart failure?
A. Crackles
B. Arrhythmias
C. Hepatic engorgement
NCLEX-RN NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL FINAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE MULTIPLE
CHOICES QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS/GRADED A+
When a central venous catheter dressing becomes moist or
loose, what should a nurse do first?
A.Draw a circle around the moist spot and note the date and
time.
B.Notify the physician.
C.Remove the dressing, clean the site, and apply a new
dressing.
D. Remove the catheter, check for catheter integrity, and
send the tip for culture. - ANSWER C
A nonimmunized child appears at the clinic with a visible
rash. Which of the following observations indicates the child
may have rubeola (measles)?
A. Small blue-white spots are visible on the oral mucosa.
B. The rash begins on the trunk and spreads outward.
C. There is low-grade fever.
D. The lesions have a "teardrop-on-a-rose-petal" appearance.
- ANSWER A
What is the primary reason for administering morphine to a
client with myocardial infarction?
A. To sedate the client
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B. To decrease the client's pain
C. To decrease the client's anxiety
D. To decrease oxygen demand on the client's heart -
ANSWER D
What supplemental medication is most frequently ordered
in conjunction with furosemide (Lasix)?
A. Chloride
B. Digoxin
C. Potassium
D. Sodium - ANSWER C
Which of the following complications is indicated by a third
heart sound (S3)?
A. Ventricular dilation
B. Systemic hypertension
C. Aortic valve malfunction
D. Increased atrial contractions - ANSWER A
After an anterior wall myocardial infarction, which of the
following problems is indicated by auscultation of crackles
in the lungs?
A. Left-sided heart failure
B. Pulmonic valve malfunction
C. Right-sided heart failure
D. Tricuspid valve malfunction - ANSWER A
, 3
What is the first intervention for a client experiencing
myocardial infarction?
A. Administer morphine
B. Administer oxygen
C. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin
D. Obtain an electrocardiogram - ANSWER B
Which of the following parameters should be checked before
administering digoxin?
A. Apical pulse
B. Blood pressure
C. Radial pulse
D. Respiratory rate - ANSWER A
Toxicity from which of the following medications may cause
a client to see a green halo around lights?
A. Digoxin
B. Furosemide
C. Metoprolol
D. Enalapril - ANSWER A
Which of the following symptoms is most commonly
associated with left-sided heart failure?
A. Crackles
B. Arrhythmias
C. Hepatic engorgement
