Practice for the NCLEX-RN: Practice Test 3 and Rationale | Quick Scan Answer Key (2023)

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  • A 43-year-old African-American man is admitted with sickle cell disease. The nurse plans to check the lower extremity blood flow every 2 hours. Which of the following outcome criteria would the nurse use?

    1. Body temperature of 99°F or less

    2. Toes moved in active range of motion

    3. The sensation is reported when the soles of the feet are touched.

    4. Capillary refill of < 3 seconds

  • A 30-year-old Haitian man is brought to the emergency room with sickle cell disease. What is the best position for this client?

    1. Lateral position with knees bent

    2. knee-chest

    3. Tall hunter with bent knees

    4. Semi-Fowler with legs stretched out on bed

  • A 25-year-old man is hospitalized with sickle cell disease. Which of the following interventions would be the highest priority for this client?

    1. Hourly blood pressure measurement with mechanical cuff

    2. Encourage fluid intake of at least 200 ml per hour.

    3. High Fowler Stance with Raised Knee Lock

    4. Administer Tylenol as directed

  • Which of the following foods would the nurse recommend for the patient with sickle cell disease?

    1. peaches

    2. cheese cottage

    3. popsicle

    4. wanton

  • A newly admitted client has a sickle cell crisis. The nurse plans care based on the client's assessment. The client complains of severe pain in his feet and hands. Pulse oximetry is 92. Which of the following would be done first? Assume there are orders for each intervention.

    1. set room temperature

    2. Administer a bolus of intravenous fluids

    3. oh it starts2

    4. Giving meperidine (Demerol) 75 mg IV was

  • The nurse refers a client with iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following meal plans would the nurse expect the client to select?

    1. Roastbeef, Jell-O Salad, Green Beans and Peach Cobbler

    2. Chicken salad sandwich, coleslaw, french fries, ice cream

    3. Egg salad on wheat bread, carrot sticks, lettuce, raisin cake

    4. Pork ribs, potato cream, corn and coconut cake

  • Patients with sickle cell disease are taught to avoid activities that cause hypoxia and hypoxemia. Which of the following activities would the nurse recommend?

    1. Family vacation in the Rocky Mountains

    2. Join the local men's club on a snow ski trip

    3. Traveling by plane for business trips

    4. A bus ride to the Natural History Museum

  • The nurse performs an admission examination of a client with vitamin B12 deficiency. Which of the following items would the nurse include in the physical examination?

    1. palpate the spleen

    2. take blood pressure

    3. Check for petechiae on the feet.

    4. examine the language

  • An African-American woman enters the ambulance. The doctor suspects vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. Since jaundice is often a clinical manifestation of this type of anemia, what part of the body would be the best indicator?

    1. eye conjunctiva

    2. solas

    3. palate

    4. pimples

  • The nurse performs a physical examination on a patient with anemia. Which of the following clinical manifestations would be most indicative of anemia?

    1. BP 146/88

    2. 28 shallow breathing

    3. Weight gain of 10 kilos in 6 months.

    4. rosy complexion

  • The nurse teaches the patient with polycythemia vera about preventing complications from the disease. Which of the following customer statements indicates the need for additional training?

    1. "I will drink 500 ml of fluids or less every day."

    2. "I'll wear elastic stockings when I'm up."

    3. "I'll use an electric razor to shave."

    4. "I'll eat foods that are low in iron."

  • A 33-year-old man is being evaluated for possible acute leukemia. Which of the following questions will the nurse ask as part of the assessment?

    1. The customer collects stamps as a hobby.

    2. The customer has recently lost his postman job.

    3. The client was irradiated as a teenager to treat Hodgkin's disease.

    4. The client's brother had leukemia as a child.

  • An African-American client is admitted with acute leukemia. The nurse looks for signs and symptoms of bleeding. Where is the best place to test for petechiae?

    1. the belly

    2. the chest

    3. earlobes

    4. the soles of the feet

  • A patient with acute leukemia is admitted to the oncology department. Which of the following questions would be most important to the caregiver?

    1. "Have you noticed a change in your sleeping habits lately?"

    2. "Have you had a respiratory infection in the last 6 months?"

    3. "Have you lost weight lately?"

    4. "Have you noticed changes in your alertness?"

  • Which of the following diagnoses would be the main nursing diagnosis for the adult patient with acute leukemia?

    1. Oral mucosa, altered in relation to chemotherapy

    2. Risk of injury associated with thrombocytopenia

    3. Fatigue associated with the disease process.

    4. Disrupted family processes related to a life-threatening illness in a family member

  • A 21-year-old man with Hodgkin's lymphoma is a senior at a local university. He is about to get married and must start a new job after graduation. Which of the following diagnoses would take precedence for this client?

    1. Sexual dysfunction associated with radiotherapy

    2. Anticipatory grief associated with terminal illness

    3. Tissue integrity associated with prolonged bed rest

    4. Fatigue associated with chemotherapy

  • A client has autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura. To determine the patient's response to treatment, the nurse checked:

    1. platelet count

    2. white blood cell count

    3. potassium levels

    4. Partial Prothrombin Zeit (PTT)

  • The home nurse visits a patient with autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura (ATP). The client's platelet count is currently 80. It will be very important to educate the client and family about the following:

    1. bleeding precautions

    2. fall prevention

    3. oxygen therapy

    4. energy conservation

  • A client with a pituitary tumor underwent a transphenoidal hypospectomy. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for this client?

    1. Place the client in the Trendelenburg position for postural drainage.

    2. Encourage coughing and deep breathing every 2 hours.

    3. Elevate the head of the bed 30°

    4. Encourage the Valsalva maneuver to defecate

  • The client with a history of diabetes insipidus is admitted with polyuria, polydipsia and mental confusion. The priority intervention for this client is:

    1. measure urine output

    2. check vital signs

    3. Promote increased fluid intake.

    4. Weigh the customer

  • A client with hemophilia has a nosebleed. Which nursing measure is the most appropriate to stop the bleeding?

    1. Placing the client in a sitting position with head tilted

    2. Tightly close the nostrils with gauze to apply pressure to the source of the bleeding

    3. Squeeze the soft underside of the nose for at least 5 minutes.

    4. Apply ice packs to the forehead and neck.

  • A client underwent a unilateral adrenalectomy to remove a tumor. To prevent complications, the most important measure in the immediate postoperative period for the nurse is:

    1. blood pressure

    2. At temperature

    3. Production

    4. specific weight

  • A patient with Addison's disease was admitted with a history of nausea and vomiting within the past 3 days. Client receives intravenous glucocorticoids (Solu-Medrol). Which of the following interventions would the nurse perform?

    1. Blood glucose readings as ordered

    2. Input/output measurements

    3. Monitored sodium and potassium levels

    4. daily weights

  • A client had a total thyroidectomy yesterday. The client complains of tingling in her mouth and fingers and toes. What would the nurses do next?

    1. Get a bumper car

    2. Check calcium levels

    3. Check dressing for drainage.

    4. Assess blood pressure for high blood pressure

  • A 32-year-old woman, mother of three, is taken to the hospital. He has a heart rate of 52, a weight gain of 30 pounds in 4 months, and the client is wearing two sweaters. The client is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which of the following nursing diagnoses has the highest priority?

    1. Limited physical mobility associated with reduced stamina

    2. Hypothermia r/t decrease in metabolic rate

    3. Altered thought processes r/t interstitial edema

    4. Decreased cardiac output r/c bradycardia

  • A client arrives at the clinic with a serum cholesterol of 275 mg/dL and is receiving rosuvastatin (Crestor). What instruction should be given to the customer?

    1. Report muscle weakness to your doctor.

    2. Wait six months for the medicine to take effect.

    3. Take the medicine with fruit juice.

    4. Ask your doctor to do a complete blood count before you start taking this medicine.

  • Client is hospitalized with hypertensive crisis. Diazoxide (Hyperstat) is ordered. During administration, the caregiver should:

    1. Use an infusion pump

    2. Check blood sugar level

    3. Place the client in the Trendelenburg position

    4. Cover the solution with aluminum foil.

  • The 6-month-old patient with a ventral septal defect is receiving digitalis to regulate his heart rate. What findings should be reported to the physician?

    1. blood pressure of 126/80

    2. 110 mg/dL blood sugar

    3. Heart rate of 60 bpm

    4. Respiratory rate of 30 per minute

  • A client hospitalized with angina receives a prescription for nitroglycerin. The customer must be instructed:

    1. Replenish your supply every 3 months

    2. Take one every 15 minutes if pain occurs

    3. Leave the medicine in the brown bottle.

    4. Crush the medicine and take it with water.

  • The customer is informed about low-fat and low-cholesterol foods. Which diet options are the lowest in saturated fat?

    1. pasta with cheese

    2. shrimp with rice

    3. peito de peru

    4. Spaghetti

  • The patient is admitted with left-sided heart failure. When evaluating the patient for edema, the caregiver should check for the following:

    1. Torta

    2. The neck

    3. hands

    4. Santo

  • The nurse checks the patient's central venous pressure. The caregiver should reset the pressure gauge at the following points:

    1. phlebostatic axis

    2. PMI

    3. Erb's Point

    4. Spence Cola

  • The doctor prescribes simultaneous administration of lisinopril (Zestril) and furosemide (Lasix) to the patient with hypertension. The nurse must:

    1. order of questions

    2. administer the medication

    3. manage separately

    4. Please contact the pharmacy

  • The best way to assess the amount of peripheral edema is:

    1. Daily weighing of customers

    2. measuring the member

    3. Measure inflow and outflow

    4. Check for bites

  • A patient with vaginal cancer is treated with a radioactive vaginal implant. The client's husband asks the nurse if he can spend the night with his wife. The nurse should explain:

    1. Family overnight stays are against hospital policy.

    2. You don't have to stay because the team is enough.

    3. His wife will rest much better knowing he's home.

    4. The visit is limited to 30 minutes after implant placement.

  • A nurse attends to a patient who has been hospitalized with a facial stroke. What diet options would be appropriate for the client?

    1. Roast beef sandwich, fries, pickle skewers, iced tea

    2. Pea soup, mashed potato, pudding, milk

    3. Tomato soup, cheese toast, gelatin, coffee

    4. Burgers, Baked Beans, Fruit Cups, Iced Tea

  • The doctor prescribed Novalog insulin to a patient with diabetes mellitus. Which statement indicates that the client knows when the insulin effect peaks?

    1. "I'll make sure I eat breakfast 10 minutes after I take my insulin shot."

    2. "I'm going to have to have candy or some kind of sugar with me at all times."

    3. "I'll have a snack around three every afternoon."

    4. "I can save my dinner dessert for a bedtime snack."

  • The nurse teaches a group of new parents basic baby care. The nurse should explain that sponge bath is recommended in the first 2 weeks of life because:

    1. New parents need time to learn how to hold their baby.

    2. The umbilical cord takes time to detach.

    3. Newborn skin is easily traumatized by washing.

    4. The chance of the baby catching a cold outweighs the benefits of the bath.

  • A patient with leukemia is given trimetrexate. After reviewing the patient's medical history, the doctor prescribes Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium). The reason for administering leucovorin calcium to a patient receiving trimetrexate is:

    1. Treat iron deficiency anemia caused by chemotherapy drugs

    2. Creates a synergistic effect that reduces treatment time

    3. Increase the number of circulating neutrophils

    4. Reverses drug toxicity and prevents tissue damage.

  • A 4-month-old boy is taken to the Well-Baby Clinic to be vaccinated. In addition to the DPT and polio vaccines, the baby should receive:

    1. Hib-Title

    2. mumps vaccine

    3. Hepatitis B vaccination

    4. MMR

  • The doctor prescribed Nexium (esomeprazole) for a patient with erosive gastritis. The nurse should administer the medication:

    1. 30 minutes before meals

    2. at every meal

    3. In a single dose before bedtime

    4. 30 minutes after meals

  • A client in the psychiatric ward has an out-of-control rage and threatens other clients and staff. What is the most appropriate action for the caregiver to take?

    1. Call security for help and be prepared to calm the customer down.

    2. Tell the customer to calm down and ask if he wants to play cards.

    3. Tell the customer that if he continues with his behavior he will be punished.

    4. Leave the client alone until he calms down.

  • When the nurse examines the fundus of a client's eye on the first day after birth, she finds that the fundus is fixed, at the level of the navel, and shifted to the right. The next action the caregiver should take is:

    1. Examine the client for bladder distention.

    2. Assess blood pressure for hypotension

    3. Determine if oxytocin was given

    4. Check the expulsion of small blood clots

  • A client is hospitalized with a temperature of 30°C, complaints of bloody hemoptysis, fatigue, and night sweats. The client's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis:

    1. pulmonary infection

    2. Response to antiviral drugs

    3. Tuberculosis

    4. Superinfection due to low CD4 count

  • The client is seen at the clinic for migraine treatment. The client receives the drug Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate). Which of the following cases in the client's medical history should be reported to the physician?

    1. Diabetes

    2. Angina de Prinzmetal

    3. Krebs

    4. terrible headache

  • The patient with suspected meningitis is admitted to the department. The doctor will do an examination to look for meningeal irritation and inflammation of the spinal nerve roots. A positive Kernig's sign is recorded when the caregiver observes:

    1. Pain when bending the hip and knee

    2. Neck stiffness when the neck is flexed

    3. Pain when turning the head to the left side

    4. Dizziness when changing position

  • A client with Alzheimer's disease is being assisted in activities of daily living when the caregiver notices that the client is using a toothbrush to brush her hair. The nurse is aware that the client has:

    1. agnosia

    2. apraxia

    3. anomie

    4. Aphasia

  • The client with dementia feels confused in the late afternoon and before going to sleep. The nurse is aware that the client is experiencing what is known as:

    1. chronic fatigue

    2. normal aging

    3. sunset

    4. hallucinations

  • The confused customer says to the nurse, "I haven't had anything to eat all day. What time do you have breakfast?" The nurse saw the client having breakfast with other clients in the common room 30 minutes before this interview What is the best answer the caregiver can give?

    1. "You know you had breakfast 30 minutes ago."

    2. "I'm sorry they didn't bring you breakfast. I'll let the head nurse know."

    3. "I'm going to get some juice and toast. Do you want anything else?"

    4. "You'll have to wait a bit, lunch will be here soon."

  • The doctor prescribed Exelon (rivastigmine) for the client with Alzheimer's disease. What side effect is most commonly associated with this medication?

    1. urinary incontinence

    2. headache

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    3. confusion

    4. nausea

  • A customer is included in the unit of work and delivery in active work. During the examination, the nurse notices a papular lesion on the perineum. Which first step makes the most sense?

    1. document the discovery

    2. Report the findings to the physician.

    3. Preparing the client for a cesarean section

    4. Continue with basic care as indicated

  • Which of the following is a patient at risk when diagnosed with HPV?

    1. Hodgkin lymphoma

    2. cervical cancer

    3. multiple myeloma

    4. ovarian cancer

  • In the initial consultation, the client reports that she has a perineal lesion. Closer examination reveals a small blister on the vulva that is painful to the touch. The nurse is aware that the most likely source of injury is:

    1. Syphilis

    2. Herpes

    3. climber

    4. condyloma

  • A client at a family planning clinic suspects he has an STD. The best diagnostic test for Treponema pallidum is:

    1. Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL)

    2. Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)

    3. Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody (FTA)

    4. Thayer-Martin-Kultur (TMC)

  • A 15-year-old eldest child was admitted with a suspected diagnosis of HELLP syndrome. What laboratory finding is associated with HELLP syndrome?

    1. high blood sugar

    2. Increased platelet count

    3. Increased creatinine clearance

    4. Elevated liver enzymes

  • Nurse evaluates deep tendon reflexes in a patient with pre-eclampsia. What method is used to trigger the biceps reflex?

    1. The nurse places the thumb on the muscle attachment in the antecubital space and taps the thumb vigorously with the reflex hammer.

    2. The nurse lets the patient's arm loose with an open hand while tapping the back of the patient's elbow.

    3. The caregiver instructs the client to swing the legs while tapping the area below the kneecap with the blunt side of the reflex hammer.

    4. The nurse instructs the client to place her arms loosely at her sides while the nurse touches the muscle insertion just above the wrist.

  • A first-born with diabetes is admitted to the labor and delivery unit at 34 weeks of gestation. Which medical prescription should the nurse question?

    1. Magnesium sulfate 4 g (25%) IV

    2. Bretina 10 mcg i.v.

    3. Stadol 1 mg IV booster every 4 hours as needed for pain

    4. Ancef 2 g IVPB every 6 hours

  • In diabetic multiples, amniocentesis is scheduled at 32 weeks of gestation to determine the L/S ratio and phosphatidylglycerol levels. The L/S ratio is 1:1 and the presence of phosphatidylglycerol is noted. The nurse's assessment of these data is:

    1. The child has a low risk of birth defects.

    2. The baby is at high risk of intrauterine growth retardation.

    3. The baby is at high risk of respiratory distress syndrome.

    4. The child is at high risk of birth trauma.

  • What observation in the newborn of a diabetic mother would require immediate nursing intervention?

    1. lament

    2. surveillance

    3. nervousness

    4. yawning

  • The nurse caring for a patient receiving intravenous magnesium sulfate must be alert to the side effects associated with drug therapy. An expected side effect of magnesium sulfate is:

    1. decreased urination

    2. Hypersomnolence

    3. Lack of knee reflex

    4. Decreased respiratory rate

  • The client opted for an epidural to relieve her labor pains. If the client is hypotensive, the caregiver:

    1. Place them in the Trendelenburg position

    2. Decrease IV infusion rate

    3. Administer oxygen through a nasal cannula.

    4. Increase IV infusion rate

  • A client has pancreatic cancer. What is the nursing diagnosis that nurses should be most concerned about?

    1. change in diet

    2. Change in intestinal excretion

    3. change in skin integrity

    4. Coping individual ineficaz

  • The nurse attends to a patient with ascites. What is the best method for determining the early stages of ascites?

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    1. Inspect the abdomen for enlargement.

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    3. Daily measurement of waist circumference.

    4. Evaluation of a liquid wave

  • The customer goes to the emergency room after a car accident. The nursing assessment results include blood pressure 80/34, pulse 120, and respiration 20. What is the most appropriate priority nursing diagnosis for the patient?

    1. Change in blood flow to brain tissue

    2. fluid volume depletion

    3. Ineffective airway clearance

    4. change in sensory perception

  • A home nurse visits an 18-year-old boy with osteogenesis imperfecta. What information obtained during the visit would be of most concern? The client:

    1. likes to play football

    2. Drink several carbonated drinks a day.

    3. He has two sisters with sickle cell disease.

    4. Take paracetamol to control the pain.

  • The nurse at the organ transplant unit sees a client with a white blood cell count of During the evening visit, a visitor brings a basket of fruit. What attitude should the caregiver take?

    1. Allow the customer to keep the fruit.

    2. Place the fruit next to the bed so the client can easily reach it.

    3. Offer to wash the fruit for the customer

    4. Tell family members to take the fruit home.

  • The nurse is caring for the patient after a laryngectomy when the patient is suddenly unresponsive, pale, and has a systolic blood pressure of 90/40. The caregiver's first action should be:

    1. Place the client in the Trendelenburg position

    2. Increase dextrose infusion in normal saline

    3. Administer atropine intravenously.

    4. Move the ambulance to the side of the bed.

  • Client, admitted 2 days earlier with pulmonary resection, accidentally removes the chest tube. Which nurse's action indicates understanding of chest drain management?

    1. Request a chest X-ray

    2. reinstall the tube

    3. Cover the insertion site with vaseline gauze.

    4. call the doctor

  • A patient taking warfarin sodium has a protime of 120 seconds. Which intervention should be most prominently included in the plan of care?

    1. Look for signs of abnormal bleeding

    2. Wait for an increase in Coumadin dosage

    3. Inform the client about drug therapy.

    4. Increase the frequency of neurological exams

  • Which option would provide the client with more calcium at month 4?

    1. a granola bar

    2. a bran muffin

    3. a cup of yogurt

    4. A glass of fruit juice

  • The client with pre-eclampsia comes into the department with a prescription for magnesium sulfate. Which caregiver action indicates understanding of the possible side effects of magnesium sulfate?

    1. The nurse places a sign above the bed telling her not to take the pressure in her right arm.

    2. The caregiver places a padded tongue depressor next to the bed.

    3. The nurse inserts a Foley catheter.

    4. The nurse darkens the room.

  • A 6-year-old patient is admitted to the department with a hemoglobin level of 6 g/dl. The doctor prescribed a transfusion of 2 units of whole blood. Discussing the treatment, the boy's mother tells the nurse that she does not believe in blood transfusions and will not allow her son to be treated. What are the most appropriate maintenance measures?

    1. Ask the mother to leave while the blood transfusion is in progress.

    2. Encourage the mother to reconsider

    3. Explain the consequences without treatment.

    4. Notify the physician of the mother's refusal.

  • A customer enters the unit 2 hours after an explosion burns his face. Would the nurse be most concerned with which of the following developments does the client develop?

    1. hypovolemia

    2. laryngeal edema

    3. hypernatremia

    4. hyperkalemia

  • A nurse assesses the nutritional outcomes of an elderly patient with bulimia. What data best demonstrates that the care plan is effective?

    1. The customer chooses a balanced diet from the menu.

    2. The client's hemoglobin and hematocrit improve.

    3. The client's tissue turgidity improves.

    4. The client gains weight.

  • The client is admitted after repairing a fractured tibia and applying a cast. Which nursing assessment should be reported to the physician?

    1. pain under the cast

    2. hot fingers

    3. Weak and fast pedal pulses

    4. paresthesia two fingers

  • The client has an arteriogram. During the procedure, the client says to the nurse, "I'm too hot." Which answer would be the best?

    1. "You're having an allergic reaction. I'm going to order some Benadryl."

    2. "That warm sensation is normal when the dye is injected."

    3. "That warm sensation indicates that the clots in the coronary arteries are dissolving."

    4. "I'm going to tell your doctor and ask him to explain why you're feeling hot."

  • The nurse observes several nurses in attendance. What nursing staff actions indicate the need for additional training?

    1. The nursing assistant wears gloves during the client's bath.

    2. The nurse wears safety glasses when drawing blood from the patient.

    3. The doctor washes his hands before examining the client.

    4. The nurse wears gloves to measure the patient's vital signs.

  • The client is receiving electroconvulsive therapy to treat major depression. Which of the following statements indicates that the client's ECT was effective?

    1. The client loses consciousness.

    2. The customer vomits.

    3. The client's ECG indicates tachycardia.

    4. The client is having a grand mal seizure.

  • The 5-year-old boy is being tested for enterobiasis (worms). To collect a sample to test for pinworms, the nurse should teach the mother:

    1. Examine the perianal area with a flashlight 2 to 3 hours after the child falls asleep

    2. Scrape the skin with a piece of cardboard and take it to the clinic.

    3. Get a stool sample in the afternoon.

    4. Bring a hair sample to the clinic for analysis.

  • The nurse teaches the mother about the treatment of enterobiasis. What guidelines should be given regarding medication?

    1. Treatment is not recommended for children under 10 years of age.

    2. The whole family must be treated.

    3. Drug therapy is continued for 1 year.

    4. Intravenous antibiotic therapy is ordered.

  • The Registered Nurse does the tasks for the day. Which client should be assigned to the pregnant nurse?

    1. Customer receiving radiation therapy with linear accelerator for lung cancer

    2. The client with a radium implant for cervical cancer

    3. The client who just received soluble brachytherapy for thyroid cancer

    4. The customer who came back after getting iridium seeds for prostate cancer

  • The nurse plans the room assignments for the day. Which customer should be assigned a private room if there is only one available?

    1. The client with Cushing's disease

    2. The customer with diabetes

    3. The client with acromegaly

    4. The client with myxedema

  • Nurse caring for a patient in the NICU administers adult digitalis to the 3-pound baby. As a result of her actions, the baby suffers permanent heart and brain damage. The nurse may be responsible for:

    1. negligence

    2. complaint

    3. attack

    4. bad equipment

  • What task should the licensed practical nurse not perform?

    1. Foley catheter insertion

    2. nasogastric tube removal

    3. obtaining a sputum sample

    4. start a blood transfusion

  • The patient returns to the operating room with a blood pressure of 90/50, a pulse of 132, and a respiration of 30. Which caregiver actions should take precedence?

    1. Monitoring of vital signs continues

    2. contact the doctor

    3. Ask the customer how he feels

    4. Ask LPN to continue post-operative care

  • Which caregiver should be assigned to the postpartum client with preeclampsia?

    1. The newborn with 2 weeks of postpartum experience

    2. Nurse with 3 years of experience in labor and delivery.

    3. Nurse with 10 years of experience in surgery.

    4. The Nurse with 1 year of experience in the NICU

  • What information should be reported to the State Department of Nursing?

    1. This property does not offer literature in Spanish and English.

    2. The narcotics count has been incorrect on the device for the past 3 days.

    3. The client does not receive a breakdown of his bills and services received during his stay.

    4. The nursing assistant assigned to care for the patient with hepatitis refuses to feed and bathe him.

  • The nurse is suspected of recording the administration of medication that she did not give. After speaking with the nurse, the duty nurse should:

    1. call the nursing staff

    2. Provide a formal reference

    3. leave the nurse

    4. Accuse the nurse of a mistake

  • The house nurse plans the day's visits. Which customer should be served first?

    1. The 78-year-old man who had a gastrectomy 3 weeks ago and has a PEG tube

    2. The 5-month-old boy was discharged 1 week ago with pneumonia being treated with amoxicillin liquid suspension

    3. A 50-year-old man with MRSA is being treated with vancomycin through a PICC line

    4. A 30-year-old man with an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis is treated with cortisone through a central venous catheter

  • The emergency room is flooded with patients injured in a tornado. Which customers can get room in the emergency room during a disaster?

    1. A schizophrenic client with visual and auditory hallucinations and the client with ulcerative colitis

    2. The 6-month pregnant client with abdominal pain and the female client with facial lacerations and a broken arm

    3. A child with fixed and dilated pupils and their parents, and a client with a frontal head injury

    4. The client who arrives with a big stab wound to the abdomen and the client with chest pains

  • The nurse takes care of a 6-year-old patient who was admitted with a diagnosis of conjunctivitis. Before administering the drops, the caregiver should recognize that it is important to consider the following?

    1. Before instilling the eye drops, the eye should be washed with warm water and any discharge removed.

    2. The child should be allowed to instill his own eye drops.

    3. The mother must be allowed to instill the eye drops.

    4. If the eye is free of redness or swelling, the eye drops should be withheld.

  • The nurse discusses meal planning with the mother of a 2-year-old. Which of the following statements, when made by a mother, requires the most teaching?

    1. "It's okay to give my son white grape juice for breakfast."

    2. "My son can have a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch."

    3. "We're going camping this weekend and I got her some hot dogs to grill for lunch."

    4. "For a snack, my son can have ice cream."

  • A 2-year-old boy is brought to the hospital. Which of the following nursing interventions would you expect?

    1. Ask the parent/guardian to leave the room when assessments are taking place.

    2. Ask the parent/guardian to take home the child's favorite blanket, as nothing outside should be brought into the hospital.

    3. Ask the parent/guardian to move in with the child.

    4. If the child cries, tell him it's inappropriate behavior.

  • What instructions should the customer who fits a behind-the-ear hearing aid receive?

    1. Remove mold and clean every week.

    2. Store the hearing aid in a warm place.

    3. Remove lint from the hearing aid with a toothpick.

    4. Change batteries weekly.

  • A priority nursing diagnosis for a child admitted for surgery after tonsillectomy is:

    1. body image disorder

    2. Verbal communication deficiency

    3. aspiration risk

    4. efforts

  • A client with bacterial pneumonia is admitted to the pediatrics department. What would the nurse expect to be revealed at admission screening?

    1. high fever

    2. unproductive cough

    3. colds

    4. vomiting and diarrhea

  • Nurse assists hospitalized patient with epiglottis. Given the possibility of complete airway obstruction, which of the following should the caregiver have available?

    1. intravenous access supplies

    2. Ein Tracheostomie-Set

    3. Pump for administration of intravenous fluids

    4. Supplemental Oxygen

  • A 25-year-old patient with Graves' disease is admitted to the department. What would the nurse expect to be revealed at admission screening?

    1. bradycardia

    2. Decreased appetite

    3. exophthalmia

    4. weight gain

  • A nurse gives nutritional advice to the mother of an 8-year-old boy diagnosed with celiac disease. Which of the following foods, if chosen by the mother, would indicate that she understood the dietary instructions?

    1. Ham Sandwich on Wholegrain Toast

    2. spaghetti and meatballs

    3. hamburger with ketchup

    4. Cheesecake

  • A nurse takes care of an 80-year-old man with chronic bronchitis. During morning rounds, the nurse finds an O2Sat 76%. Which of the following actions should the caregiver take first?

    1. notify the doctor

    2. Check the O again2Saturation level in 15 minutes

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    3. Apply oxygen through the mask.

    4. Assess the child's pulse

  • A Gravida III to 0 is admitted to the maternity ward. The doctor performs an amniotomy. What observation should the nurse make after the amniotomy?

    1. Fetal heartbeat 160 bpm

    2. A moderate amount of straw-colored liquid.

    3. A small amount of greenish liquid

    4. A small segment of the umbilical cord

  • The client is admitted to the unit. A vaginal exam shows that she is 2 cm dilated. Which of the following statements would the nurse expect you to make?

    1. "We have chosen a name for the baby."

    2. "I have to push when I'm in labor."

    3. "I can't concentrate if someone touches me."

    4. "When can I get my epidural?"

  • The client has a fetal heart rate of 90110 bpm during labor. The first action the caregiver should take is:

    1. replace the monitor

    2. Turn the client over to the left side.

    3. Ask the customer to leave

    4. Prepare the customer for delivery.

  • When evaluating the effectiveness of i.v. Pitocin For a patient with secondary dystocia, the caregiver should expect:

    1. a painless delivery

    2. cervical effacement

    3. strange contractions

    4. progressive cervical dilation

  • A vaginal examination reveals a superficial pelvic presentation. Which of the following actions should the caregiver take at this time?

    1. Anticipating the need for a cesarean section

    2. Place the fetal heart monitor

    3. Place the client in the genu-pectoral position

    4. do an ultrasound

  • Vaginal examination shows that the cervix is ​​4 cm dilated with intact membranes and a fetal heart rate of 160 to 170 bpm. The caregiver decides to use an external fetal monitor. The rationale for this implementation is:

    1. The cervix is ​​closed.

    2. The membranes are still intact.

    3. Fetal heart sounds are within normal limits.

    4. The contractions are intense enough to introduce an internal monitor.

  • Listed below are all the appropriate nursing diagnoses for a 1 to 0 pregnant woman at the time of delivery. What would be best for the pregnant primate when she ends preterm labor?

    1. Impaired gas exchange associated with hyperventilation

    2. Change in placental perfusion associated with maternal position

    3. Limited physical mobility associated with fetal monitoring devices

    4. Possible fluid volume deficit associated with decreased fluid intake

  • When the client reaches 8 cm dilation, the caregiver observes the late decelerations on the fetal monitor. Baseline FHR is 165 ± 175 bpm with a variability of 0 ± 2 bpm. What is the most likely explanation for this pattern?

    1. The baby is sleeping.

    2. The umbilical cord is compressed.

    3. There is a vagal reaction.

    4. There is uteroplacental insufficiency.

  • The caregiver notes variable delays on the fetal monitor strip. The most appropriate first measure would be:

    1. notify your doctor

    2. start an IV

    3. reposition the client

    4. restart monitor

  • Which of the following is characteristic of a calming fetal heart rate pattern?

    1. A fetal heart rate of 170180 bpm

    2. A reference variability of 2535bpm

    3. Ominous Periodic Changes

    4. FHR acceleration with fetal movements

  • The reasons for inserting a french catheter every hour for the epidural client are:

    1. The bladder fills faster because of the drugs used for epidural anesthesia.

    2. His state of consciousness is such that he is in a trance state.

    3. The sensation of a full bladder is reduced or lost.

    4. He is embarrassed to ask for the potty so often.

  • A client at the family planning clinic asks the nurse when she is most likely to become pregnant. The nurse explains that conception is more likely when:

    1. Estrogen levels are low.

    2. Luteinizing hormone is high.

    3. The lining of the uterus is thin.

    4. Progesterone levels are low.

  • A client tells the nurse that she plans to use rhythmic contraception. The caregiver is aware that the success of the Rhythm Method depends on:

    1. customer's age

    2. frequency of sexual intercourse

    3. menstruation regularity

    4. customer temperature range

  • A diabetic client asks the nurse for advice on contraception. Which contraceptive method is most suitable for the patient with diabetes?

    1. intrauterine weighing

    2. oral contraceptives

    3. Membrane

    4. contraceptive sponge

  • The physician suspects that the client has an ectopic pregnancy. What symptom is consistent with the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy?

    1. painless vaginal bleeding

    2. stomach pain

    3. Throbbing pain in the upper quadrant

    4. Sudden shooting pain in the lower quadrant

  • The nurse educates a pregnant client about nutritional needs during pregnancy. Which menu options best meet the dietary needs of the pregnant customer?

    1. Burgers, green beans, fries and iced tea

    2. Roast beef sandwich, french fries, beans and coke

    3. Roasted chicken, fruit cup, potato salad, coleslaw, yogurt and iced tea

    4. Fish rolls, fruit jam and coffee

  • The client with hyperemesis gravidarum is at risk of developing:

    1. Respiratory alkalosis without dehydration

    2. metabolic acidosis with dehydration

    3. Respiratory acidosis without dehydration

    4. metabolic alkalosis with dehydration

  • A client tells the doctor that she is 20 weeks pregnant. The most obvious sign of pregnancy is:

    1. Elevated human chorionic gonadotropin

    2. The presence of fetal heart sounds.

    3. uterine enlargement

    4. Breast augmentation and sensitivity

  • The nurse takes care of a newborn whose mother is diabetic. The nurse waits for the newborn:

    1. Hypoglycemic, small for gestational age

    2. Hyperglycemic, large for gestational age

    3. Hypoglycemic, large for gestational age

    4. Hyperglycemic, small for gestational age

  • Which of the following instructions should be included in the nurse's instructions for oral contraceptives?

    1. Weight gain should be reported to the doctor.

    2. An alternative method of contraception is needed when taking antibiotics.

    3. If the client forgets one or more pills, two pills should be taken daily for 1 week.

    4. Changes in menstrual flow should be reported to the doctor.

  • The nurse talks to a postpartum client about breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is contraindicated in postpartum clients with:

    1. Diabetes

    2. HIV positive

    3. hypertension

    4. thyroid disease

  • A client is admitted to the maternity ward complaining of vaginal bleeding with very little discomfort. The caregiver's first action should be:

    1. Assess fetal heart sounds

    2. Check for cervical dilation

    3. Check the firmness of the uterus

    4. Get Detailed History

  • A customer calls the emergency room and says she thinks she is going into labor. The caregiver should tell the client that labor is likely to have started when:

    1. Your contractions are 2 minutes apart.

    2. He has back pain and a bloody discharge.

    3. She suffers from abdominal pain and frequent urination.

    4. Her contractions are every 5 minutes.

  • The nurse teaches a group of antenatal clients about the effects of cigarette smoke on fetal development. What trait is associated with babies born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy?

    1. low birth weight

    2. Large for gestational age

    3. Premature birth, but suitable size for pregnancy

    4. Delayed growth in weight and length

  • The doctor has prescribed a RhoGam injection for the postpartum patient whose blood type is A negative but whose baby is O positive. For postpartum prophylaxis, RhoGam should be administered:

    1. Within 72 hours of delivery

    2. In 1 week after delivery

    3. Within 2 weeks after delivery

    4. Within 1 month after delivery

  • After the doctor performs an amniotomy, the first thing the caregiver should do is assess:

    1. degree of cervical dilation

    2. fetal heart sounds

    3. Client's vital signs

    4. Customer discomfort level.

  • A customer is added to the unit of work and delivery. The nurse performs a vaginal examination and finds that the client's cervix is ​​5 cm dilated and 75% obliterated. What stage of labor does the nurse think the client is in?

    1. Active

    2. Latent

    3. Cruz

    4. Early

  • A newborn with narcotic withdrawal syndrome is admitted to the nursery. Newborn care should include:

    1. Teach the mother to provide tactile stimulation.

    2. Wrap the newborn tightly in a blanket

    3. Placing the newborn in the carrier

    4. Start an early childhood stimulation program

  • A client decides to get an epidural to ease the discomfort of childbirth. After starting the epidural, the caregiver should prioritize the following:

    1. cervical dilation test

    2. Place the client in a supine position

    3. Checking the client's blood pressure.

    4. Obtaining the fetal heart rate

  • The nurse is aware that the best way to prevent postoperative wound infection in the surgical patient is:

    1. Administer a prescribed antibiotic

    2. Wash hands for 2 minutes before combing

    3. Use a mask when combing your hair

    4. Ask the client to cover their mouth when they cough

  • The elderly client is admitted to the emergency room. What symptom is the client most likely to have with a hip fracture?

    1. efforts

    2. misalignment

    3. cool tip

    4. Absence of pedal impulses

  • The nurse knows that a 60-year-old client's susceptibility to osteoporosis is likely related to:

    1. lack of exercise

    2. hormonal disorders

    3. lack of calcium

    4. genetic predisposition

  • A 2-year-old boy is brought in to repair a broken femur and place him in Bryant traction. What finding by the caregiver indicates that traction is working correctly?

    1. The baby no longer complains of pain.

    2. The buttocks are 15° from the bed.

    3. The legs are suspended in traction.

    4. The pins are attached to the pulley.

  • A client with a broken hip was placed in Buck traction. Which statement about balanced skeletal traction is correct? Balanced Skeletal Traction:

    1. Use um pino Steinman

    2. Requires both legs to be secure.

    3. Use fios of Kirschner

    4. It is mainly used to heal broken hips.

  • Client is admitted for internal fixation of hip fracture with open reduction. Immediately after surgery, the nurse should prioritize the assessment of the following:

    1. Drainage for serum collection (Davol).

    2. customer pain

    3. nutritional status

    4. immobilizer

  • What statement by the family member who provides the patient with a percutaneous gastrostomy tube indicates the nurse's understanding of teaching?

    1. "I have to rinse the tube with water after feeding and clamp the tube."

    2. "I have to check the location four times a day."

    3. "I will report any signs of indigestion to the doctor."

    4. "If my dad can't swallow, I stop feeding him and call the clinic."

  • The nurse examines the patient 2 hours after the operation with a total knee replacement. What information should be given to the doctor?

    1. The bleeding on the bandage is 3 cm in diameter.

    2. The client has a temperature of 6°F.

    3. The client's hematocrit is 26%.

    4. Urine output was 60 in the last 2 hours.

  • The nurse serves the client with a 5-year plumbing diagnosis. What information in the medical history is likely related to the development of lead sponges?

    1. The client has traveled abroad in the last 6 months.

    2. The client's parents are experienced glass painters.

    3. The builder lives in a house built in 1

    4. The client has several siblings.

  • A total hip replacement client requires special equipment. What devices would help the client with a total hip replacement with activities of daily living?

    1. high seat dresser

    2. Feudal

    3. tens unit

    4. The Kidnapping Sketch

  • An elderly patient undergoing abdominal surgery is admitted to the department after the operation. Anticipating complications arising from anesthesia and drug administration, the caregiver should:

    1. Administer oxygen through a nasal cannula.

    2. Have Narcan (naloxan) ready

    3. Prepare to administer blood products

    4. Prepare for cardiac resuscitation

  • Which roommate would be best suited for the 6-year-old boy with a broken femur in Russell's traction?

    1. 16 year old woman with scoliosis

    2. 12-year-old boy with femur fracture

    3. 10 year old boy with sarcoma

    4. 6 year old boy with osteomyelitis

  • A client with osteoarthritis has a prescription for Celebrex (celecoxib). What teachings should be included in the doctrine of exoneration?

    1. Take the medicine with milk.

    2. Report chest pain.

    3. Remain upright for 30 minutes after eating.

    4. Wait 6 weeks for optimal effect.

  • A plaster cast is applied to a patient with a broken tibia to immobilize the fracture. Which caregiver action indicates understanding of a cast? The nurse:

    1. Hold the plaster with your fingertips.

    2. released petals

    3. Dry the mold with a hair dryer.

    4. Wait 24 hours before uploading weight

  • The teenager in a fiberglass cast asks the nurse if his friends can sign the cast. Which answer would be the best?

    1. "It's okay if your friends sign the cast."

    2. "Since plaster is made of plaster, signing autographs can weaken the plaster."

    3. "If they don't use chalk to sign autographs, that's fine."

    4. "Signing or writing on plaster in any way damages the plaster."

  • The nurse is assigned to assist the client with a Steinmen needle. During needle care, you find that the LPN uses sterile gloves and cotton swabs to clean the needle. What action should the caregiver take at this time?

    1. Assist the LPN in opening sterile packaging and peroxide

    2. Tell LPN that clean gloves are allowed

    3. Notify the LPN that the RN must take care of the needle

    4. Ask the LPN to clean the weights and pulleys with hydrogen peroxide

  • A child with scoliosis is placed in a cast. What actions should be taken specifically for Spica plastering?

    1. Check bowel sounds

    2. Assess blood pressure

    3. offer painkillers

    4. Check for swelling

  • The client with a cervical fracture is placed in traction. What type of traction is used when unloading?

    1. Russel Traction

    2. buck draw

    3. halo traction

    4. Crutchfield caliper pull

  • A total knee replacement patient will have a CPM (Continuous Passive Motion Device) applied during the post-operative period. Which caregiver statement indicates understanding of the CPM device?

    1. "The use of CPM allows the patient to walk during therapy."

    2. "CPM machine controls should be placed distal to the site."

    3. "If the client complains of pain during therapy, I turn off the device and call the doctor."

    4. "The use of the CPM device will reduce the need for physical therapy after patient discharge."

  • A client with a broken hip is taught how to use the walker correctly. The caregiver is aware that correct use of the walker is achieved when:

    1. Palms rest lightly on the handles.

    2. Elbows are flexed to 0°

    3. The client goes in front of the walker.

    4. The customer carries the walker

  • While examining a client who is giving birth, the nurse finds a prolapsed umbilical cord. The nurse must:

    1. try to change the cable

    2. Lay the client on his left side

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    3. Elevate the client's hips

    4. Cover the umbilical cord with a dry, sterile gauze pad.

  • The nurse treats a 30-year-old man who was admitted with a stab wound. A chest tube is placed in the emergency room. Which of the following statements explains the main reason for chest tube placement?

    1. The tube allows to compensate for pulmonary expansion.

    2. Chest tubes serve as a method of draining blood and serous fluid and help to re-inflate the lungs.

    3. Chest drains relieve the pain associated with a collapsed lung.

    4. Chest drains support cardiac function by stabilizing lung expansion.

  • A client who gave birth this morning tells the nurse that she intends to breastfeed her baby. The caregiver recognizes that the success of breastfeeding depends more on:

    1. mother's schooling

    2. baby birth weight

    3. maternal breast size

    4. mother's desire to breastfeed

  • The nurse monitors the progress of a client in labor. What findings should be reported to the doctor immediately?

    1. The presence of scant blood flow.

    2. frequent urination

    3. The presence of green amniotic fluid.

    4. mild uterine contractions

  • The nurse measures the duration of the client's contractions. Which statement about measuring the duration of contractions is correct?

    1. Duration is measured by the time from the start of one contraction to the start of the next contraction.

    2. Duration is measured by the time from the end of one contraction to the start of the next contraction.

    3. Duration is measured by the time from the beginning of a contraction to the end of the same contraction.

    4. Duration is measured by the time from the peak of a contraction to the end of the same contraction.

  • The doctor prescribed an intravenous infusion of oxytocin to induce labor. When caring for an obstetric patient receiving intravenous Pitocin, the nurse should monitor:

    1. maternal hypoglycemia

    2. fetal bradycardia

    3. maternal hyperreflexia

    4. fetal movement

  • A client with diabetes arrives at the antenatal clinic at the 28th week of her pregnancy. Which statement about the need for insulin during pregnancy is correct?

    1. Insulin needs moderate as the pregnancy progresses.

    2. Reduced insulin requirements occur during the second trimester.

    3. Elevations in human chorionic gonadotropin decrease the need for insulin.

    4. Fetal development depends on proper insulin regulation.

  • A patient at the antenatal clinic is diagnosed with a blood pressure of 180/96. The nurse must prioritize:

    1. Provide a peaceful environment.

    2. Obtaining a nutritional history

    3. administration of an analgesic

    4. Assessment of fetal heart sounds

  • A 42-year-old firstborn is 6 weeks pregnant. Depending on the client's age, your child is at risk for:

    1. Down syndrome

    2. atemnot syndrome

    3. turner syndrome

    4. pathological jaundice

  • A client with a missed abortion at 29 weeks of gestation is hospitalized. The customer will likely be treated with:

    1. magnesium sulfate

    2. calcium gluconate

    3. Dinoproston (Prostin E.)

    4. Bromocristine (Pardel)

  • A patient with preeclampsia received an infusion of magnesium sulfate for a blood pressure of 160/80; deep tendon reflexes are 1 more and last hour urine output is 100 ml The nurse should:

    1. Continue the magnesium sulfate infusion while monitoring the patient's blood pressure.

    2. Stop the magnesium sulfate infusion and contact your physician.

    3. Decrease infusion rate and turn client to left side

    4. Give intravenous calcium gluconate and continue to monitor blood pressure.

  • Which nursing statement describes the inheritance pattern of autosomal recessive disorders?

    1. An affected newborn has unaffected parents.

    2. An affected newborn has an affected parent.

    3. Affected parents have a one in four chance of passing on the defective gene.

    4. Affected parents have unaffected children who are carriers.

  • A 32-year-old pregnant client asks the nurse why her physician recommended serum alpha-fetoprotein. The nurse should explain that the doctor recommended the test:

    1. Because it's a state law.

    2. For detection of cardiovascular defects

    3. because of his age

    4. To detect neurological defects.

  • A patient with hypothyroidism asks the nurse if she needs to continue taking thyroid medication during her pregnancy. The caregiver's response is based on knowing that:

    1. There is no need to take thyroid medication as the fetal thyroid produces thyroid-stimulating hormone.

    2. Regulating thyroid medication is more difficult as the thyroid gland enlarges during pregnancy.

    3. It is more difficult to maintain thyroid regulation during pregnancy due to a slowdown in metabolism.

    4. Fetal growth will be arrested if thyroid medication is continued during pregnancy.

  • The nurse is responsible for performing a neonatal assessment of a full-term baby. After 1 minute, the nurse could expect:

    1. An apical pulse of 100

    2. lack of tone

    3. Cyanosis of hands and feet

    4. Jaundice of the skin and sclera

  • A patient with sickle cell disease is admitted to the labor and delivery unit during the first stage of labor. The caregiver should anticipate the client's need to:

    1. Supplemental Oxygen

    2. fluid restriction

    3. blood transfusion

    4. cesarean delivery

  • A patient with diabetes has an ultrasound request. Preparing for an ultrasound includes:

    1. Increased fluid intake

    2. limited ability to walk

    3. administration of an enema

    4. Food deprivation for 8 hours.

  • A baby who weighs 8 kilos at birth, how many kilos should he weigh in 1 year?

    1. 14 pounds

    2. 16 pounds

    3. 18 pounds

    4. 24 pounds

  • A pregnant client with a history of alcohol dependence is scheduled for a stress-free trial. The stress free test:

    1. Determine fetal lung maturity

    2. Measure fetal activity

    3. Shows the effect of contractions on fetal heart rate

    4. Measures the neurological well-being of the fetus

  • A man born at term has hypospadias. Which statement describes hypospadias?

    1. The urethral opening is absent.

    2. The urethra opens on the dorsal side of the penis.

    3. The penis is shorter than normal.

    4. The urethra opens on the ventral side of the penis.

  • The working unit includes a Gravida III to II. Vaginal examination shows that the client's cervix is ​​8 cm dilated and completely obliterated. Currently, the main nursing diagnosis is:

    1. change in pain control

    2. Risk of injury associated with premature birth

    3. Alteration in excretion associated with anesthesia

    4. Possible fluid volume deficit associated with the NPO state

  • What category of medication is the client with chickenpox likely to order?

    1. antibiotics

    2. Antipyretic

    3. Virostatika

    4. anticoagulants

  • A customer comes in with chest pains. Which of the following drug prescriptions should the nurse question?

    1. nitroglycerine

    2. ampicillin

    3. propranolol

    4. verapamil

  • Which of the following instructions should be included in the classroom for the client with rheumatoid arthritis?

    1. Avoid exercise as it tires the joints.

    2. Take prescription anti-inflammatory medications with meals.

    3. Alternate hot and cold packs on the affected joints.

    4. Avoid weight bearing activities.

  • A patient with acute pancreatitis has severe abdominal pain. Which of the following commands should the caregiver question?

    1. Meperidine 100 mg IM every 4 hours PRN pain

    2. Mylanta 30cc every 4 hours via NG

    3. Cimetadina 300 mg p.o. q.i.d.

    4. Morphine 8 mg IM every 4 hours PRN pain

  • The client is hospitalized in the Chemical Dependency Unit with a constant observation order. The nurse knows that the physician has ordered continued observation because:

    1. Hallucinogenic drugs produce stimulant and depressant effects.

    2. Hallucinogenic drugs induce a state of altered perception.

    3. Hallucinogenic drugs produce severe respiratory depression.

    4. Hallucinogenic drugs lead to rapid physical dependence.

  • A client with a history of barbiturate abuse abruptly stops taking the drug. The caregiver should prioritize the client's assessment of:

    1. depression and suicidal thoughts

    2. tachycardia and diarrhea

    3. muscle cramps and abdominal pain

    4. Tachycardia and euphoric mood

  • When assessing a client in labor, the nurse finds that the ESFs are strongest in the upper right quadrant. What position is the child most likely to be in?

    1. Representation of the right buttock

    2. Anterior view of the right occiput

    3. Left anterior sacral representation

    4. Left occipital transverse exposure

  • The main physiological change in the development of asthma is:

    1. bronchiolar inflammation and shortness of breath

    2. Hypersecretion of abnormally viscous mucus

    3. Infectious processes that cause edema of the mucosa.

    4. Spasm of the smooth muscles of the bronchioles.

  • A manic customer can't finish dinner. To help her maintain proper nutrition, the caregiver should:

    1. Serve high-calorie foods that she can take with her

    2. Stimulate your appetite by ordering your favorite food

    3. Serve small, well-distributed portions.

    4. Allow him to be in the unit's kitchen for extra food whenever he wants

  • To maintain Bryant traction, the nurse must ensure that the child:

    1. Hips rest on the bed, legs hang at right angles to the bed.

    2. The hips are slightly raised above the bed, and the legs hang at right angles to the bed.

    3. The hips are raised above body level on a pillow, and the legs hang parallel to the bed.

    4. Hips and legs rest on the bed with traction positioned at the foot of the bed

  • Which caregiver action indicates understanding about herpes zoster?

    1. The nurse covers the wounds with a sterile dressing.

    2. The nurse wears gloves during breastfeeding.

    3. The nurse administers a prescribed antibiotic.

    4. The nurse administers oxygen.

  • The customer has an order to place a drop on the customer who is receiving vancomycin. The nurse knows that she must contact the laboratory to collect blood:

    1. 15 minutes after infusion

    2. 30 minutes before infusion

    3. 1 hour after infusion

    4. 2 hours after infusion

  • The patient using a diaphragm must be instructed:

    1. Avoid keeping the diaphragm longer than 4 hours

    2. Store the diaphragm in a cool place.

    3. Have Your Diaphragm Resized If You Gain 5 Pounds

    4. Make the diaphragm shrink when you have surgery.

  • The nurse teaches a puerperal woman who wants to breastfeed her child. Which of the client's statements indicates the need for further instruction?

    1. "I'm wearing a supportive bra."

    2. "I'm pumping milk from my breast."

    3. "I drink four glasses of liquid in 24 hours."

    4. "While I shower, I let the water run down my breasts."

  • Damage to cranial nerve VII leads to:

    1. facial pain

    2. Lack of ability to smell.

    3. lack of eye movements

    4. Buzz

  • A client is receiving Pyridium (phenazopyridine hydrochloride) for a urinary tract infection. The client should be taught that the drug:

    1. cause diarrhea

    2. Change the color of your urine.

    3. cause mental confusion

    4. cause changes in taste

  • Which of the following tests should be done before starting an Accutane prescription?

    1. Check calcium levels

    2. Take a pregnancy test

    3. Monitor the apical pulse

    4. Get a creatinine level

  • A patient with AIDS takes Zovirax (acyclovir). Which nursing intervention is most critical during acyclovir administration?

    1. Limit customer activity

    2. Promote a high-carbohydrate diet.

    3. Use an incentive spirometer to improve respiratory function

    4. pump liquids

  • A client is admitted for an MRI. The caregiver should ask the client about:

    1. the pregnancy

    2. A hip prosthesis made of titanium.

    3. antibiotic allergies

    4. inability to move the feet

  • The nurse cares for the patient receiving amphotericin B. What indicates that the patient is toxic to this drug?

    1. vision changes

    2. nausea

    3. urinary frequency

    4. skin color changes

  • Which of the following clients should the caregiver visit first?

    1. The client with diabetes with a blood sugar level of 95 mg/dL

    2. The hypertensive patient maintained with lisinopril

    3. The client with chest pain and a history of angina.

    4. The client with Raynaud's disease

  • A patient with cystic fibrosis takes pancreatic enzymes. The nurse should administer this medication:

    1. Once a day in the morning

    2. Three times a day with meals.

    3. Once a day before going to bed

    4. Four times a day

  • Cataracts cause the lens of the eye to become cloudy. Which of the following statements best explains the characteristics of the lens?

    1. The lens controls retinal stimulation.

    2. The lens orchestrates eye movement.

    3. The lens focuses light rays onto the retina.

    4. The lens magnifies small objects.

  • A patient with glaucoma should have miotic drops instilled in both eyes. The nurse knows that the purpose of the medicine is:

    1. dull horny

    2. dilate the pupils

    3. constricted pupils

    4. Paralyze accommodated muscles.

  • A customer with a severe corneal ulcer placed an order for Gentamicin gtt. q 4 hours and neomycin 1 gtt q 4 hours. Which of the following schemes should be used when administering the drops?

    1. Wait 5 minutes between the two medications.

    2. Drugs can be used together.

    3. The drugs must be separated by a cycloplegia drug.

    4. Medicines must not be used on the same client.

  • The colorblind customer will likely have trouble distinguishing which of the following colors.

    1. Orange

    2. Tolet

    3. Putrefaction

    4. Branco

  • The client with a pacemaker should learn the following:

    1. Report ankle edema

    2. Check your blood pressure daily

    3. Refrain from using a microwave oven

    4. Monitor your heart rate

  • The client with enuresis is instructed in bladder training. The caregiver should advise the client to refrain from drinking after:

    1. one thousand and nine hundred

    2. 1200

    3. 1000

    4. 0700

  • Which of the following dietary instructions should the client with recurrent urinary tract infections receive?

    1. Increase meat consumption.

    2. Avoid citrus fruits.

    3. Perform pericare with hydrogen peroxide.

    4. Drink a glass of cranberry juice every day.

  • The doctor prescribed NPH insulin for a patient with diabetes mellitus. Which statement indicates that the client knows when the insulin effect peaks?

    1. "I will make sure to eat breakfast within 2 hours of the insulin injection."

    2. "I'm going to have to have candy or some kind of sugar with me at all times."

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    3. "I'll have a snack around three every afternoon."

    4. "I can save my dinner dessert for a bedtime snack."

  • A patient with Pneumacystis carini pneumonia is receiving trimetrexate. The reason for administering leucovorin calcium to a patient receiving methotrexate is:

    1. treat anemia.

    2. Create a synergy effect.

    3. Increase white blood cell count.

    4. Reverse drug toxicity.

  • A client tells the nurse that she is allergic to eggs, dogs, rabbits and chicken feathers. What arrangement should the caregiver question?

    1. TB-Hauttest

    2. rubella vaccine

    3. ELISA heads

    4. chest X-ray

  • The doctor prescribed Rantidin (Zantac) to a patient with erosive gastritis. The nurse should administer the medication:

    1. 30 minutes before meals

    2. at every meal

    3. In a single dose before bedtime

    4. 60 minutes after meals

  • A temporary colostomy is performed in patients with colon cancer. Is the caregiver aware that the proximal end of a double-barrel colostomy:

    1. It is the opening on the left side of the customer

    2. The opening at the distal end of the client's left side

    3. It is the opening on the right side of the customer

    4. It is the opening on the right distal side

  • When assessing the postpartum woman, the nurse observes that the fundus is deviated to the right. Based on this finding, the caregiver should:

    1. Ask the customer to cancel

    2. Assess blood pressure for hypotension

    3. administer oxytocin

    4. Beware of Vaginal Bleeding

  • The doctor ordered an MRI for a patient with an orthopedic condition. An MRI should not be performed if the client:

    1. The need for oxygen therapy

    2. A story of claustrophobia

    3. a permanent pacemaker

    4. sensory deafness

  • A 6-month-old client is placed on bed rest after hernia repair. Which toy is best for the customer?

    1. colorful crib mobile

    2. handheld electronic games

    3. cars in a plastic container

    4. jigsaw puzzle 30 pieces

  • The nurse prepares to discharge a client with a long history of polio. The nurse should tell the client that:

    1. A warm bath reduces stiffness and spasticity.

    2. A strenuous exercise program improves muscle strength.

    3. Rest periods should be scheduled throughout the day.

    4. Visual disturbances can be corrected with prescription glasses.

  • A client in the postpartum ward has a proctoepisotomy. Which medication should the nurse administer?

    1. ovulos dulcolax

    2. Docusat-Natrium (Colace)

    3. Methyergonovinmaleat (Methergine)

    4. Bromocriptine sulfate (Parlodel)

  • A patient with pancreatic cancer receives an infusion of TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition). The doctor prescribed sliding insulin. The most likely explanation for this order is:

    1. Total parenteral nutrition results in negative nitrogen balance and elevated glucose levels.

    2. Total parenteral nutrition cannot be controlled with oral hypoglycaemia.

    3. Total parenteral nutrition is a high-glucose solution that often raises blood sugar levels.

    4. Total parenteral nutrition leads to other diseases of the pancreas.

  • A primiparous teenager, at 10 weeks of gestation, visits the antenatal clinic for a first evaluation. To develop a lesson plan, the caregiver must first assess:

    1. Client knowledge of signs of preterm labor.

    2. The client's feelings about the pregnancy.

    3. If the client is using any contraceptive method

    4. The client's thoughts about future children.

  • An obstetric client is admitted with dehydration. Which IV fluid would be best for the client?

    1. 0.45 normal saline solution

    2. 1% dextrose in water

    3. lactate rings

    4. 5% dextrose in normal saline 0.45

  • The doctor ordered a thyroid test to confirm the diagnosis. Before the procedure, the nurse must:

    1. Check the client for allergies.

    2. Bole for the client with IV fluid

    3. Tell the customer to go to sleep

    4. Insert a urinary catheter

  • The doctor prescribed an injection of RhoGam to a patient with negative blood group A. The nurse understands that RhoGam is given to:

    1. Provides immunity to Rh isoenzymes

    2. Prevents the formation of Rh antibodies

    3. Eliminates circulating Rh antibodies

    4. Convert the Rh factor from negative to positive

  • A nurse attends to a patient admitted to the emergency room after a fall. X-rays show that the client has multiple fractures in the foot. What treatment should the caregiver expect for a fractured foot?

    1. Application of a short inclusive spica mold

    2. plaster stabilization

    3. Kirschner Wire Deployment Operation

    4. Just a gauze bandage

  • A client with bladder cancer is treated with iridium seed implants. The nurse's discharge report should include encouraging the client to:

    1. sift your urine

    2. Increase fluid intake.

    3. Indicate the frequency of urination

    4. Avoid sitting for prolonged periods

  • After a heart transplant, the patient is given drugs to prevent heart rejection. What class of drugs prevents the formation of antibodies against the new organ?

    1. Virostatika

    2. antibiotics

    3. immunosuppressants

    4. Analgesics

  • The nurse prepares a client for cataract surgery. The nurse is aware that the procedure is used:

    1. Mydriatics for easy removal

    2. Miotic drugs like Timoptic

    3. A laser to smooth and reshape the lens.

    4. Silicone oil injections into the eyeball.

  • A client with Alzheimer's disease expects to be admitted to a specialist clinic. What long-term plans would be most therapeutic for the client?

    1. Installation of mirrors in various places in the house.

    2. Put a picture of yourself in the room.

    3. Place simple signs to indicate the location of the bedroom, bathroom, etc.

    4. Rotate healthcare professionals to avoid boredom

  • A patient with an abdominal cholecystectomy returns from surgery with a Jackson-Pratt tube. The primary purpose of the Jackson-Pratt drain is:

    1. Eliminates the need for dressing changes.

    2. Reduce swelling in the incision.

    3. Provide wound drainage.

    4. Keep the bile duct open

  • The nurse performs an initial assessment of a Caucasian male newborn who was born at 32 weeks of gestation. The caregiver can expect the following:

    1. mongolia points

    2. scrotal wrinkles

    3. late head

    4. cheesy color

  • The nurse takes care of a client hospitalized with polytrauma. Fractures include the pelvis, femur and ulna. What findings should be reported to the doctor immediately?

    1. hematuria

    2. muscle cramps

    3. dizziness

    4. nausea

  • A customer is taken to the emergency room by the police. He is combative and yells, "I have to get out of here. They are trying to kill me." Which assessment is closest to this statement?

    1. The client experiences an auditory hallucination.

    2. The client suffers from megalomania.

    3. The client suffers from paranoid delusions.

    4. The customer is drunk.

  • The nurse prepares the suction of the patient with a tracheostomy. The nurse notices a previously used saline bottle on the patient's bedside table. There is no label showing date or time of first use. The nurse must:

    1. Cap the bottle and use a sterile 4x4 pack for the dressing.

    2. Get a new bottle and label it with the date and time it was first used.

    3. Ask the room secretary when the resolution was requested

    4. Label the existing bottle with the current date and time

  • A baby's Apgar score is 9 at 5 minutes. The caregiver is aware that the most likely cause for a point deduction is:

    1. The baby is cold.

    2. The baby suffers from bradycardia.

    3. The baby's hands and feet are blue.

    4. The baby is lethargic.

  • The main reason for rapid and continuous rewarming of the area affected by frostbite is:

    1. Decrease the amount of cellular damage.

    2. avoid bubbles

    3. promote the movement

    4. Prevent pain and discomfort

  • A patient who has recently started hemodialysis wants to know how dialysis will replace his kidneys. The nurse's answer is based on the knowledge that hemodialysis works by:

    1. Passage of water through a dialysis membrane

    2. Removal of plasma proteins from the blood.

    3. Lower pH by removing non-volatile acids

    4. Filtering waste through a dialysis membrane

  • During a home visit, an AIDS patient tells the nurse that he has been exposed to measles. Which caregiver action makes the most sense?

    1. Administer an antibiotic

    2. Contact your doctor to order immunoglobulins

    3. Administer an antiviral

    4. Tell the client to self-isolate for 2 weeks

  • A hospitalized patient with MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is given contact protection measures. Which statement is true about precautions for contact-borne infections?

    1. The client must be placed in a negative pressure room.

    2. Infection requires close contact; therefore, the door can remain open.

    3. Transmission is very likely, so the customer must wear a mask at all times.

    4. Infection requires skin-to-skin contact and is prevented by washing hands, gloves, and apron.

  • A client who comes in with a transfemoral amputation tells the caregiver that his foot hurts and itches. Which caregiver response indicates that he understands phantom pain?

    1. "The pain will pass in a few days."

    2. “The pain is due to alterations in the peripheral nervous system. I'll get you some painkillers."

    3. "The pain is psychological because your foot is gone."

    4. "The pain and itchiness are due to the infection I had before the surgery."

  • A patient with pancreatic cancer underwent a Whipple procedure. The nurse is aware that during the Whipple procedure the doctor will remove:

    1. pancreas head

    2. Third proximal section of small intestine

    3. stomach and duodenum

    4. esophagus and jejunum

  • The physician prescribed a low-bacteria diet for a client with neutropenia. The client should be taught to avoid eating:

    1. Fruit

    2. Sal

    3. Pfeffer

    4. Tomato Sauce

  • A client is discharged with a prescription for Coumadin (sodium warfarin). The customer must be instructed:

    1. Have a monthly protime

    2. Eat more fruits and vegetables

    3. drink more fluids

    4. Avoid the crowds

  • The nurse helps the doctor to remove a central venous catheter. To facilitate removal, the caregiver should instruct the patient:

    1. Perform the Valsalva maneuver while advancing the catheter

    2. Turn your head to the left and hyperextend your neck.

    3. Inhale slowly and deeply as the catheter is withdrawn.

    4. Turn your head to the right while maintaining a sniffing position.

  • A customer has an order for streptokinase. Before administering medication, the caregiver should examine the patient for the following:

    1. Pineapple and banana allergy

    2. History of streptococcal infections.

    3. Prior therapy with phenytoin

    4. A history of alcohol abuse

  • The nurse gives discharge classes to the client with leukemia. The client must be instructed to avoid:

    1. Use of oil or cream based soaps.

    2. dental floss between teeth

    3. salt intake

    4. With an electric shaver

  • The nurse changes the client's restrictions with a tracheostomy. The safest way to change tracheostomy bands is:

    1. Put on the new tie before removing the old one.

    2. Bring a helper.

    3. Hold the tracheostomy in your non-dominant hand while removing the old tie.

    4. Ask the doctor to sew up the tracheostomy.

  • The nurse supervises a patient after a lung resection. The chest tube output per hour was 300 mL The nurse should prioritize:

    1. Turn the client over to the left side.

    2. Milk the probe to ensure patency

    3. Delay of intravenous infusion

    4. physician's notification

  • The child is admitted to the unit due to Tetralogy of Falot. The nurse is waiting for a prescription for which medication?

    1. digoxin

    2. epinephrine

    3. aminophylline

    4. Atropine

  • Nurse trains Ladies Club in breast self-examination. The nurse is aware that most malignant breast tumors occur in Spence's tail. Put an X on Spence's tail on the diagram.

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  • The boy is admitted with a heart abnormality. The nurse knows that the baby with a ventricular septal defect:

    1. gets tired easily

    2. grow normally

    3. you need more calories

    4. Being more prone to viral infections.

  • The nurse supervises a client with a history of stillbirths. The nurse understands that an effortless test may be ordered for this client to:

    1. Determine lung maturity

    2. measure fetal activity

    3. Demonstrate the effect of contractions on fetal heart rate

    4. Measuring the well-being of the fetus

  • The nurse is examining the client who was admitted for labor induction 8 hours ago. The following graph is recorded on the monitor. What action should the caregiver take first?

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    1. Tell the customer to push

    2. do a vaginal exam

    3. Turn off the oxytocin infusion

    4. Place the client in a semi-Fowler position

  • The nurse observes the following on the EKG monitor. The nurse would assess the arrhythmia as follows:

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    1. flutter atrial

    2. a sinus rhythm

    3. ventricular tachycardia

    4. atrial fibrillation

  • A client with a coagulopathy is advised to continue Lovenox (enoxaparin) injections after discharge. The nurse should teach the patient that Lovenox injections:

    1. To be injected into the deltoid muscle

    2. To be injected into the abdomen

    3. After injection, aspirate

    4. Before injecting, remove the air from the syringe.

  • The nurse is preoperatively ordered to administer Valium (diazepam) 10 mg and Phenergan (promethazine) 25 mg. The correct method of administering these medications is:

    1. Administer the medications together in one syringe.

    2. Administer medication separately.

    3. Administer the Valium, wait 5 minutes, then inject the Phenergan

    4. Question the command because they cannot be given at the same time

  • A client with frequent UTIs asks the nurse how to prevent recurrence. The caregiver should teach the client:

    1. shower after intercourse

    2. Empty every 3 hours

    3. Have a urine test monthly

    4. After emptying, wipe from back to front.

  • What task should be assigned to the nursing assistant?

    1. Client accommodation in isolation.

    2. Foley catheter drainage in a patient with preeclampsia

    3. Dementia client diet

    4. Hip Fracture Outpatient Clinic

  • The client recently returned from a thyroidectomy. Which of the following items should the caregiver have at the bedside?

    1. A tracheostomy kit

    2. A padded tongue sheet

    3. an endotracheal tube

    4. an airway

  • The physician ordered a histoplasmosis test for the elderly client. The caregiver is aware that histoplasmosis is transmitted to humans by:

    1. gatos

    2. dogs

    3. turtles

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    Name: Terence Hammes MD

    Birthday: 1992-04-11

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    Introduction: My name is Terence Hammes MD, I am a inexpensive, energetic, jolly, faithful, cheerful, proud, rich person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.