NCLEX – PN Practice
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A home health nurse is making preparations for morning visits. Which of the
following clients should the nurse visit first?
A. A client with brain- attack (stroke) with tube feeding
B. A client with congestive heart failure complaining of nighttime dyspnea
C. A client with a thoracotomy 6 months ago
D. A client with Parkinson disease
B. The client with congestive heart failure complaining of nighttime dyspnea
why?
The client with congestive heart failure who is complaining of nighttime dyspnea
should be seen first because airway si number one in nursing care
,The nurse on the 3-11 shift is assessing the chart of a client with an abdominal
aneurysm scheduled for surgery in the morning and finds that the consent form
has been signed, but the client is unclear about the surgery and possible
complications. Which is the most appropriate action?
A. Call the surgeon and ask him or her to see the client to clarify the information
B. Explain the procedure and complications to the client
C. Check in the physician's progress notes to see if understanding has been
documented.
D. Check with the client's family to see if they understand the procedure fully
A. Call the surgeon and ask him or her to see the client to clarify the information
why?
It is the responsibility of the physician to explain and clarify the procedure to the
client.
When assessing a client for risk of hyperphosphatemia, which piee of information
is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. A history of radiation treatment in the neck region
B. A history of recent orthopedic surgery
C. A history of minimal physical activity
D. A history of the client's food intake
A. A history of radiation treatment in the neck region
,why?
, Previous radiation to the neck might have damaged parathyroid glands, which
are located on the thyroid gland and interfered with calcium and phosphorus
regulation.
A client is admitted to the acute care unit. Initial laboratory values reveal serum
sodium of 170 meq/L. What behavioral changes would be common for this client?
A. Anger
B. Mania
C. Depression
D. Pyschosis
B. Mania
why?
The client with serum sodium of 170 meq/L has hypernatrimia and might exhibit
manic behvior.
The nurse is obtaining a history of an 80 year old client. Which statement made by
the client might indicate a possible fluid and electrolyte imbalance?
A. "My skin is always so dry."
B. "I often use laxatives for constipation."
Exam Questions and
Answers Top Rated
A+
A home health nurse is making preparations for morning visits. Which of the
following clients should the nurse visit first?
A. A client with brain- attack (stroke) with tube feeding
B. A client with congestive heart failure complaining of nighttime dyspnea
C. A client with a thoracotomy 6 months ago
D. A client with Parkinson disease
B. The client with congestive heart failure complaining of nighttime dyspnea
why?
The client with congestive heart failure who is complaining of nighttime dyspnea
should be seen first because airway si number one in nursing care
,The nurse on the 3-11 shift is assessing the chart of a client with an abdominal
aneurysm scheduled for surgery in the morning and finds that the consent form
has been signed, but the client is unclear about the surgery and possible
complications. Which is the most appropriate action?
A. Call the surgeon and ask him or her to see the client to clarify the information
B. Explain the procedure and complications to the client
C. Check in the physician's progress notes to see if understanding has been
documented.
D. Check with the client's family to see if they understand the procedure fully
A. Call the surgeon and ask him or her to see the client to clarify the information
why?
It is the responsibility of the physician to explain and clarify the procedure to the
client.
When assessing a client for risk of hyperphosphatemia, which piee of information
is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. A history of radiation treatment in the neck region
B. A history of recent orthopedic surgery
C. A history of minimal physical activity
D. A history of the client's food intake
A. A history of radiation treatment in the neck region
,why?
, Previous radiation to the neck might have damaged parathyroid glands, which
are located on the thyroid gland and interfered with calcium and phosphorus
regulation.
A client is admitted to the acute care unit. Initial laboratory values reveal serum
sodium of 170 meq/L. What behavioral changes would be common for this client?
A. Anger
B. Mania
C. Depression
D. Pyschosis
B. Mania
why?
The client with serum sodium of 170 meq/L has hypernatrimia and might exhibit
manic behvior.
The nurse is obtaining a history of an 80 year old client. Which statement made by
the client might indicate a possible fluid and electrolyte imbalance?
A. "My skin is always so dry."
B. "I often use laxatives for constipation."
