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NCLEX-PN National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-PN) Questions and Answers

Questions 4

Mr. Lee comes to the clinic with thick green drainage around his eyelids. The nurse examiner takes his history and performs a physical examination, beginning with an eye history. General information the nurse should seek is:

Options:

A.

type of employment.

B.

burning or itchy sensation in the eyes.

C.

position of the eyelids.

D.

existence of floaters.

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Questions 5

One drug can alter the absorption of another drug. One drug increases intestinal motility. Which effect does this have on the second drug?

Options:

A.

None; absorption of the second drug is not affected.

B.

The increased gut motility increases the absorption of the second drug.

C.

The absorption of the second drug cannot be predicted.

D.

Less of the second drug is absorbed.

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Questions 6

The teaching plan for a postpartum client who is about to be discharged should include which of the following instructions?

Options:

A.

“It is normal for your breasts to be tender. You should call the physician if you also have redness and fatigue.”

B.

“Because your baby was delivered vaginally, you might have to urinate more frequently.”

C.

“It is normal to run a low-grade temperature for a few days. If it is higher than 100° F, call your physician.”

D.

“Be sure to call your physician if your vaginal discharge becomes bright red.”

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Questions 7

High uric acid levels can develop in clients who are receiving chemotherapy. This can be caused by:

Options:

A.

the inability of the kidneys to excrete the drug metabolites.

B.

rapid cell catabolism.

C.

toxic effects of the prophylactic antibiotics that are given concurrently.

D.

the altered blood pH from the acid medium of the drugs.

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Questions 8

Distribution of a drug to various tissues is dependent on the amount of cardiac output to each type of tissue. Which tissue would receive the highest amount of cardiac output and thus the highest amount of a drug?

Options:

A.

skin

B.

adipose tissue

C.

skeletal muscle

D.

myocardium

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Questions 9

A 2-year-old child diagnosed with HIV comes to a clinic for immunizations. Which of the following vaccines should the nurse expect to administer in addition to the scheduled vaccines?

Options:

A.

pneumococcal vaccine

B.

hepatitis A vaccine

C.

Lyme disease vaccine

D.

typhoid vaccine

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Questions 10

What is the primary theory that explains a family’s concept of health and illness?

Options:

A.

Health Belief Model

B.

Education-School-Completing Factor

C.

Family Health Expert Factor

D.

Disconnected Family Factor

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Questions 11

Neural tube defects in the fetus have been primarily associated with which deficiency in the mother?

Options:

A.

iron

B.

folic acid

C.

vitamin B12

D.

vitamin E

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Questions 12

A client who recently lost 50 pounds just received news that she is pregnant. A possible nursing diagnosis is:

Options:

A.

Actual Chronic Low Self-Esteem (related to obesity).

B.

Potential Chronic Low Self-Esteem (related to obesity).

C.

Actual Situational Low Self-Esteem (related to fear of weight regain and pregnancy).

D.

Potential Situational Low Self-Esteem (related to fear of weight regain and pregnancy).

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Questions 13

A client tells the nurse that his wife’s nagging really gets on his nerves. He asks the nurse to talk with her about her nagging during their family session tomorrow afternoon. Which of the following responses is the most therapeutic for the client?

Options:

A.

“Tell me more specifically about her complaints.”

B.

“Can you think why she might nag you so much?”

C.

“I’ll help you think about how to bring this up yourself tomorrow afternoon.”

D.

“Why do you want me to initiate this in tomorrow’s session rather than you?”

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Questions 14

For a client requiring total oral care, it is important for the nurse to:

Options:

A.

assemble all equipment, assist the client tosemi-Fowler’s position, and place a towel on his chest.

B.

place client in Fowler’s position, prepare the equipment, and tell the client what to do.

C.

assemble all equipment, place the client in a side-lying position, and place a towel under his chin.

D.

use gloves and clean the client’s mouth, including the tongue.

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Questions 15

What does client and family communication and education concerning restraints do?

Options:

A.

confuses both groups more

B.

helps with coping and stress levels

C.

encourages cooperation with the client and family

D.

puts the responsibility on the client and family, not the nurse

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Questions 16

Physical examination of a client regarding mobility status should:

Options:

A.

begin with gait.

B.

be oriented to time, place, and person.

C.

begin with the Romberg test.

D.

begin with the Tandem Walk test.

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Questions 17

For which condition might a client’s antidiuretic hormone (ADH) level be increased?

Options:

A.

diabetes mellitus

B.

diabetes insipidus

C.

hypothyroidism

D.

hyperthyroidism

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Questions 18

When discussing possible complications of pregnancy with a client, the nurse should explain that all of the following are symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following is least indicative of UTI during pregnancy?

Options:

A.

low-back pain

B.

urinary frequency

C.

GI distress

D.

malaise

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Questions 19

The chemotherapeutic agent 5-fluorourcacil (5-FU) is ordered for a client as an adjunct measure to surgery. Which statement about chemotherapy is true?

Options:

A.

It is a local treatment affecting only tumor cells.

B.

It is a systemic treatment affecting both tumor and normal cells.

C.

It has not yet been proved an effective treatment for cancer.

D.

It is often the drug of choice because it causes few, if any, side effects.

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Questions 20

Which of the following microorganisms is easily transmitted from client to client on the hands of health care workers?

Options:

A.

mycobacterium tuberculosis

B.

clostridium tetani

C.

staphylococcus aureus

D.

human immunodeficiency virus

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Questions 21

Ms. Petty is having difficulty falling asleep. Which of the following measures promote sleep?

Options:

A.

exercising vigorously for 20 minutes each night beginning at 9:30 p.m.

B.

taking a cool shower and drinking a hot cup of tea

C.

watching TV nightly until midnight

D.

getting a back rub and drinking a glass of warm milk

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Questions 22

While walking in the hallway of an acute care unit of the hospital, the nurse overhears the change of shift report. The nurse should:

Options:

A.

make the charge nurse on the unit aware of the situation so that he or she can take the necessary steps to maintain the confidentiality of the information being reported.

B.

disregard the information because it changes quickly on the acute care unit and is outdated within 2–3 hours anyway.

C.

return to his or her own unit and not disclose that confidential information has been overheard.

D.

ignore the situation.

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Questions 23

The parents of a 2-year-old child ask the nurse how they can teach their child to quit taking toys away from other children. Which of the following statements by the nurse offers the parents the best explanation of their child’s behavior?

Options:

A.

“Your child is egocentric. Egocentricity is normal for 2-year-old children. He believes other children want him to have their toys.”

B.

“Your child is showing negativity. He doesn’t want other children to have the toys he wants.”

C.

“Your child is demonstrating magical thinking. He believes he can make the other children want him to play with their toys.”

D.

“Your child is engaging in domestic imitation. He is doing what he has seen other children do.”

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Questions 24

A client receiving drug therapy with furosemide and digitalis requires careful observation and care. In planning care for this client, the nurse should recognize that which of the following electrolyte imbalances is most likely to occur?

Options:

A.

hyperkalemia

B.

hypernatremia

C.

hypokalemia

D.

hypomagnesemia

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Questions 25

When working with multicultural populations, the nurse should consider all of the following when planning care for a client with an altered sexuality pattern except:

Options:

A.

some members of the Hispanic and Native- American cultures are very open when discussing sexuality.

B.

some cultures view the postpartum period as a state of impurity.

C.

some women in the African-American culture view childbearing as a validation of their femaleness.

D.

some Native-American women believe monthly menstruation maintains physical well-being and harmony.

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Questions 26

Which of the following instructions should a nurse give a client who is about to undergo pelvic ultrasonography?

Options:

A.

“Urinate prior to the test.”

B.

“Have someone drive you home.”

C.

“Do not drink after midnight.”

D.

“Drink plenty of water.”

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Questions 27

When suctioning a client, what is the usual amount of time the nurse should spend for each suction pass?

Options:

A.

2 seconds

B.

10 seconds

C.

20 seconds

D.

30 seconds

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Questions 28

Accurate documentation of assessment findings regarding pressure ulcers is very important because:

Options:

A.

the law requires the nurse to document lesions.

B.

the hospital requires the nurse to document lesions.

C.

the physician requires the nurse to document lesions.

D.

the nursing assessment of ulcers is a standard of nursing practice.

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Questions 29

When teaching a client about anti-retroviral therapy for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the PN should emphasize:

Options:

A.

when started, therapy must not be interrupted to prevent viral resistance.

B.

when started, therapy must not be interrupted to prevent opportunistic infection.

C.

therapy should be interrupted for one day each month to prevent toxicity.

D.

therapy should be interrupted for one week every three months to prevent toxicity.

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Questions 30

In evaluating the lab work of a client in a hepatic coma, which of the following lab tests is most important?

Options:

A.

blood urea nitrogen

B.

serum calcium

C.

serum ammonia

D.

serum creatinine

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Questions 31

A Roman Catholic client is preparing to have magnetic resonance imaging. He wants to wear his metal crucifix pendant while he is receiving the test. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

Options:

A.

“Because it gives you comfort, you may wear it.”

B.

“It is a violation of religious rights to forbid it.”

C.

“I am sorry, but it is not safe for you to wear the crucifix during this test.”

D.

“You may wear it because it is important to you.”

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Questions 32

Tuberculosis (mycobacterium) usually effects which system?

Options:

A.

stomach (GI)

B.

heart (cardiac)

C.

lungs (respiratory)

D.

skin (integumentary)

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Questions 33

When discussing the patterns of use of alcohol and other drugs, the nurse should include which piece of information?

Options:

A.

Lifetime prevalence and intensity of alcohol use is greater in women than men.

B.

Hispanics and African Americans have higher levels of alcohol use than Caucasians.

C.

Overuse of alcohol and other drugs increases into the mid-20s, then levels off and decreases with age.

D.

Heavy use is more common in higher socioeconomic groups because they can afford to buy the drugs.

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Questions 34

The nurse who was not promoted then went to the utility room and slammed several cupboard doors while looking for Kleenex. This behavior exemplifies:

Options:

A.

displacement.

B.

sublimation.

C.

conversion.

D.

reaction formation.

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Questions 35

A client’s postoperative pain seems to be getting worse instead of better. When the nurse asks the client, “Why do you think it’s getting worse?” the client replies, “My wife died last month. It’s all I can think about.” The nurse must now consider:

Options:

A.

calling the physician for an increased dosage of pain medication.

B.

calling the physician for a sedative.

C.

referring the client for a psychiatric consult.

D.

developing interventions for grief and loss.

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Questions 36

Distraction therapy is:

Options:

A.

focusing one’s attention on stimuli other than pain.

B.

cognitive reappraisal.

C.

the replacement of positive images of pain with other images.

D.

the use of medication and meditation.

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Questions 37

A client with a nasogastric (NG) tube begins vomiting. What action should the nurse take?

Options:

A.

Retape the NG tube.

B.

Clamp the NG tube.

C.

Remove the NG tube.

D.

Check the NG tube placement.

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Questions 38

A nurse is administering an antibiotic to a 4 year old girl, who does not have an identification bracelet. What action should the nurse take?

Options:

A.

Ask another staff member who the child is.

B.

Ask the child’s mother to state the child’s name.

C.

Ask the child for her name.

D.

Withhold the medication until an ID bracelet can be set-up.

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Questions 39

Which of the following foods present a problem for a client diagnosed with Celiac Disease?

Options:

A.

butter

B.

oats or barley cereal

C.

fresh vegetables

D.

coffee or tea

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Questions 40

When a client who is having trouble conceiving says to the nurse, “I have started taking ginseng,” the best response by the nurse is:

Options:

A.

“No studies show that ginseng is effective for infertility.”

B.

“Some studies show that ginseng enhances in vitro sperm motility.”

C.

“Why don’t you try acupuncture instead. Many studies have shown it to be effective for infertility.”

D.

“It’s probably not going to hurt you, but it’s also probably not going to help. Let’s look at some other alternatives.”

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Questions 41

A 60-year-old widower is hospitalized after complaining of difficulty sleeping, extreme apprehension, shortness of breath, and a sense of impending doom. What is the best response by the nurse?

Options:

A.

“You have nothing to worry about. You are in a safe place. Try to relax.”

B.

“Has anything happened recently or in the past that might have triggered these feelings?”

C.

“We have given you a medication that helps to decrease feelings of anxiety.”

D.

“Take some deep breaths and try to calm down.”

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Questions 42

A serious complication of a total hip replacement is displacement of the prosthesis. What is the primary sign of displacement?

Options:

A.

pain on movement and weight bearing

B.

hemorrhage

C.

affected leg appearing 1–2 inches longer

D.

edema in the area of the incision

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Questions 43

A stool culture reveals Shigella. What corollary should the nurse recognize regarding this bacterial infection?

Options:

A.

People who have been in contact with the client need to be tested.

B.

Shigella is an airborne infection.

C.

Shigella is a bacteria sometimes found in stagnant water.

D.

The nurse should wear a one-way breathing apparatus when giving client care.

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Questions 44

Kleinman’s Explanatory Model of Health and Illness is significant because:

Options:

A.

it explains what kind of health beliefs a family is likely to have.

B.

it brings out the importance of culture in forming health explanations.

C.

it discusses the important role that popular and folk domains of influence have.

D.

it has an educational base to the structure.

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Questions 45

How many temporary teeth should the nurse expect to find in a 5-year-old client’s mouth?

Options:

A.

up to 10

B.

up to 15

C.

up to 20

D.

up to 32

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Questions 46

A visitor accidentally knocks over a plastic pleural drainage system connected to a client, and it cracks. What should the nurse do first?

Options:

A.

Observe the client’s response.

B.

Notify the physician.

C.

Change the drainage system.

D.

Observe for leaks.

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Questions 47

The nurse suspects an elderly client has been the victim of abuse. The client denies abuse and declines assistance. The nurse’s next action should be to:

Options:

A.

do nothing; the client has the right to refuse treatment.

B.

report the incident to the police.

C.

arrange an appointment with the client’s next of kin.

D.

educate the client about available services.

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Questions 48

Which of the following clients should refrain from therapy with the thiazide diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)?

Options:

A.

a client with renal impairment

B.

a client with hypertension

C.

a client with diabetes mellitus, type II

D.

a client with renal calculi (kidney stones)

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Questions 49

Which of the following factors can impact an individual’s ability to give informed consent?

Options:

A.

IQ

B.

educational level

C.

pain medications

D.

financial status

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Questions 50

The nurse is working with families who have been displaced by a fire in an apartment complex. What is the priority intervention during the initial assessment?

Options:

A.

Provide a liaison to meet housing needs.

B.

Attentively listen when clients describe their feelings.

C.

Offer nurturing support for clients who are confused by the events.

D.

Provide structure for clients exhibiting moderate to severe anxiety.

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Questions 51

A risk management program within a hospital is responsible for all of the following except:

Options:

A.

identifying risks.

B.

controlling financial loss due to malpractice claims.

C.

making sure that staff follow their job descriptions.

D.

analyzing risks and trends to guide further interventions or programs.

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Questions 52

When assessing a client with early impairment of oxygen perfusion, such as pulmonary embolus, the nurse should expect to find restlessness and which of the following symptoms?

Options:

A.

warm, dry skin

B.

bradychardia

C.

tachycardia

D.

eupnea

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Questions 53

The nurse’s first action upon discovery of an electrical fire should be which of the following?

Options:

A.

Disconnect the electrical power if it can be performed safely.

B.

Smother the source with an object such as a blanket.

C.

Saturate the source with water or other readily available liquid.

D.

Activate the fire alarm immediately.

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Questions 54

A client’s central venous access device (CVAD) becomes infected. Why might the physician order antibiotics to be given through the line rather than through a peripheral IV line?

Options:

A.

to prevent infiltration of the peripheral line

B.

to reduce the pain and discomfort associated with antibiotic administration in a small vein

C.

to lessen the chance of an allergic reaction to the antibiotic

D.

to attempt to eliminate microorganisms in the catheter and prevent having to remove it

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Questions 55

Elderly persons with pernicious anemia should be instructed:

Options:

A.

to increase their dietary intake of foods high in B12.

B.

that they do not need to return for follow-up for at least a month after initiation of treatment.

C.

that oral B12 is safer and less expensive than parenteral replacement.

D.

that diarrhea can be a transient side effect of B12 injections.

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Questions 56

The client on Floxin must be alerted to which of the following adverse effects?

Options:

A.

stunting of height in teens and young adults

B.

propensity of anovulatory uterine bleeding

C.

intractable diarrhea

D.

tendon rupture

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Questions 57

A patient 3 hours post-op from a hysterectomy is complaining of intense pain at the incision site. When assessing the patient the nurse notes a BP of 169/93, pulse 145 bpm and regular. What action should the nurse take?

Options:

A.

Reassure patient that pain is normal following surgery.

B.

Administer prn Nifedipine and assess client’s response.

C.

Administer prn Meperidine HCL and assess client’s response.

D.

Recheck BP and pulse rate every 20 minutes for the next hour.

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Questions 58

Which of the following is one of the main goals for Healthy People 2010?

Options:

A.

reduction of health care costs

B.

elimination of health disparities

C.

investigation of substance abuse

D.

determination of an acceptable morbidity rate

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Questions 59

Which of the following home-care strategies is most likely to negatively impact the body image of a client with Cushing’s syndrome?

Options:

A.

providing safety measures to prevent falls

B.

taking medications as prescribed

C.

wearing a medical ID indicating Cushing’s syndrome

D.

having regular health assessments

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Questions 60

A nurse discharge planner is preparing a client for discharge from an acute care setting. The nurse assesses that skilled home care services are clinically indicated. This assessment is based on all of the following indicators except:

Options:

A.

the client has been admitted to the hospital three times in the last 2 months.

B.

the client has a Foley catheter.

C.

the client’s family is available to care for him 24 hours a day.

D.

the client is ordered to continue IV antibiotics 5 days post discharge.

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Questions 61

A patient is complaining of severe chest pain during a stress test. Which of the following medications is the most appropriate to relieve this discomfort?

Options:

A.

Aspirin

B.

Diazoxide

C.

Procardia

D.

Mannitol

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Questions 62

A nurse is reviewing a patient’s arterial blood gas values. Which of the following conditions apply under the following values?

pH- 7.49

Bicarbonate ion 24 mEq/dl

PaCO2 – 31 mmHg

PaO2 – 52 mmHg

FiO2 - .22

Options:

A.

respiratory acidosis

B.

respiratory alkalosis

C.

metabolic acidosis

D.

metabolic alkalosis

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Questions 63

A nurse runs into the significant other of a patient with end stage AIDS crying during her smoke break. Which of the following is most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

Options:

A.

Allow her to grieve by herself.

B.

Tell her go ahead and cry, after all your husband’s pretty bad off.

C.

Tell her you realize how upset she is, but you don’t want to talk about it now.

D.

Approach her, offering tissues and encourage her to verbalize her feelings.

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Questions 64

Which of the following foods should be avoided by clients who are prone to develop heartburn as a result of gastroesophgeal reflux disease (GERD)?

Options:

A.

lettuce

B.

eggs

C.

chocolate

D.

butterscotch

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Questions 65

Which of the following physical findings indicates that an 11–12-month-old child is at risk for developmental dysplasia of the hip?

Options:

A.

refusal to walk

B.

not pulling to a standing position

C.

negative Trendelenburg sign

D.

negative Ortolani sign

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Questions 66

Which of the following might be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for an epileptic client?

Options:

A.

Dysreflexia

B.

Risk for Injury

C.

Urinary Retention

D.

Unbalanced Nutrition

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Questions 67

A client turns her ankle. She is diagnosed as having a Pulled Ligament. This should be documented as a:

Options:

A.

sprain.

B.

strain.

C.

subluxation.

D.

distoration.

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Questions 68

Light therapy can be effective for:

Options:

A.

overcoming weight problems.

B.

helping with allergies.

C.

use in alternative medical treatments.

D.

working with sleep patterns.

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Questions 69

Diagnostic genetic counseling, for procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling, allows clients to make all of the following choices except:

Options:

A.

terminating the pregnancy.

B.

preparing for the birth of a child with special needs.

C.

accessing support services before the birth.

D.

completing the grieving process before the birth.

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Questions 70

A middle-aged woman tells the nurse that she has been experiencing irregular menses for the past six months. The nurse should assess the woman for other symptoms of:

Options:

A.

climacteric.

B.

menopause.

C.

perimenopause.

D.

postmenopause.

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Questions 71

Which of the following organs of the digestive system has a primary function of absorption?

Options:

A.

stomach

B.

pancreas

C.

small intestine

D.

gallbladder

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Questions 72

In teaching clients with Buck’s Traction, the major areas of importance should be:

Options:

A.

nutrition, ROM exercises.

B.

ROM exercises, transportation.

C.

nutrition, elimination, comfort, safety.

D.

elimination, safety, isotonic exercises.

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Questions 73

A 20-year-old obese female client is preparing to have gastric bypass surgery for weight loss. She says to the nurse, “I need this surgery because nothing else I have done has helped me to lose weight.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Options:

A.

“If you eat less, you can save some money.”

B.

“Exercise is a healthier way to lose weight.”

C.

“You should try the Atkins diet first.”

D.

“I respect your decision to choose surgery.”

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Questions 74

While undergoing fetal heart monitoring, a pregnant Native-American woman requests that a medicine woman be present in the examination room. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

Options:

A.

“I will assist you in arranging to have a medicine woman present.”

B.

“We do not allow medicine women in exam rooms.”

C.

“That does not make any difference in the outcome.”

D.

“It is old-fashioned to believe in that.”

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Questions 75

A client, age 28, was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease. After staging, therapy is planned to include combination radiation therapy and systemic chemotherapy with MOPP— nitrogen mustard, vincristine (Onconvin), prednisone, and procarbazine. In planning care for this client, the nurse should anticipate which of the following side effects to contribute to a sense of altered body image?

Options:

A.

cushingoid appearance

B.

alopecia

C.

temporary or permanent sterility

D.

pathologic fractures

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Questions 76

Which of the following nursing actions is most effective when evaluating a kinetic family drawing?

Options:

A.

telling the child to draw their family doing something

B.

offering specific suggestions of what to include in the drawing

C.

discouraging the child from talking about the drawing

D.

noting the omission of any family members

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Questions 77

Which sign might the nurse see in a client with a high ammonia level?

Options:

A.

coma

B.

edema

C.

hypoxia

D.

polyuria

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Questions 78

Major competencies for the nurse giving end-oflife care include:

Options:

A.

demonstrating respect and compassion, and applying knowledge and skills in care of the family and the client.

B.

assessing and intervening to support total management of the family and client.

C.

setting goals, expectations, and dynamic changes to care for the client.

D.

keeping all sad news away from the family and client.

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Questions 79

What interpersonal relief behavior is Ashley using?

Options:

A.

acting out

B.

somatizing

C.

withdrawal

D.

problem-solving

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Questions 80

A nurse working in a pediatric clinic and observes the following situations. Which of the following may indicate a delayed child to the nurse?

Options:

A.

A 12-month old that does not “cruise”.

B.

A 8-month old that can sit upright unsupported.

C.

A 6-month old that is rolling prone to supine.

D.

A 3-month old that does not roll supine to prone.

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Questions 81

A nurse teaching a patient with COPD pulmonary exercises should do which of the following?

Options:

A.

Teach pursed-lip breathing techniques.

B.

Encourage repetitive heavy lifting exercises that will increase strength.

C.

Limit exercises based on respiratory acidosis.

D.

Take breaks every 10-20 minutes with exercises.

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Questions 82

The nurse seeks to assess the renal function of an elderly client who is about to receive a nephrotoxic medication. Which of the following labs provides the best indicator for renal function?

Options:

A.

urinalysis

B.

creatinine and blood urea nitrogen

C.

chemistry of electrolytes

D.

creatinine clearance

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Questions 83

Regardless of their practice area, nurses should be concerned with:

Options:

A.

all drug-resistant bacteria.

B.

microorganisms that are critical.

C.

transmission of microorganisms.

D.

overprescription of bacteriostatic drugs.

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Questions 84

Appropriate nursing strategies to assist a client in maintaining a sense of self include:

Options:

A.

using the client’s first name when addressing the client.

B.

treating the client with dignity.

C.

explaining procedures only if the client is attentive.

D.

discouraging the use of personal items.

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Questions 85

A client goes to the mental health center for difficulty concentrating, insomnia, and nightmares. The client reports being raped as a child. The nurse should assess the client for further signs of:

Options:

A.

general anxiety disorder.

B.

schizophrenia.

C.

post-traumatic stress disorder.

D.

bipolar disorder.

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Questions 86

The nurse is teaching a client about sleep and gives background information on normal sleep patterns. Which of the following substances promotes sleep?

Options:

A.

serotonin

B.

cortisone

C.

alcohol

D.

narcotics

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Questions 87

Why is it often necessary to draw a complete blood count and differential (CBC/differential) when a client is being treated with an antiepileptic drug (AED)?

Options:

A.

The hematocrit is adversely affected because of an increased vascular volume.

B.

AEDs affect immune modulators increasing the risk of infection.

C.

AEDs induce white blood cell reduction.

D.

A side effect of some AEDs is blood dyscrasia.

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Questions 88

A patient has recently been prescribed Zidovudine (Retrovir). The patient has AIDS. Which of the following side effects should the patient specifically watch out for?

Options:

A.

Weakness and SOB

B.

Fever and anemia

C.

Hypertension and SOB

D.

Fever and hypertension

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Questions 89

A nursing advocate is one who:

Options:

A.

makes decisions for others.

B.

encourages persons to make decisions for themselves and acts with or on behalf of the person to support those decisions.

C.

manages the care of others.

D.

is the legal representative for a person.

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Questions 90

A newborn has been delivered. An Apgar score is given. What does this scoring system indicate?

Options:

A.

heart rate, respiratory effort, color, muscle tone, reflex irritability

B.

heart rate, bleeding, cyanosis, edema

C.

bleeding, reflex, edema

D.

respiratory effort, heart rate, seizures

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Questions 91

Which of the following lab values is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease?

Options:

A.

high HDL cholesterol

B.

low HDL cholesterol

C.

low total cholesterol

D.

low triglycerides

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Questions 92

The acts enacted by states to provide immunity from liability to persons who provide emergency care at an accident scene are called:

Options:

A.

Good Samaritan laws.

B.

HIPAA.

C.

Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA).

D.

OBRA.

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Questions 93

Hormonal agents are used to treat some cancers. An example is:

Options:

A.

thyroxine to treat thyroid cancer.

B.

ACTH to treat adrenal carcinoma.

C.

estrogen antagonists to treat breast cancer.

D.

glucagon to treat pancreatic carcinoma.

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Questions 94

A client with stress incontinence should be advised:

Options:

A.

to purchase absorbent undergarments.

B.

that Kegel exercises might help.

C.

that effective surgical treatments are nonexistent.

D.

that behavioral therapy is ineffective.

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Questions 95

What is pica?

Options:

A.

dependency on alcohol

B.

increased iron in the diet

C.

the sickle cell trait

D.

eating ice

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Questions 96

The nurse should make which of the following responses when questioned by a client about the role of leptin in the body?

Options:

A.

It increases food intake in clients, thereby promoting obesity.

B.

It assists in the regulation of steroids.

C.

It increases the total fat mass of people who are obese.

D.

It might decrease the total fat mass in the bodies of people who are obese.

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Questions 97

When a client who is 25 years of age asks the nurse when she should seek fertility counseling, the best response by the nurse is:

Options:

A.

“Fertility counseling should be sought when you have been unable to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse.”

B.

“Fertility couseling should be sought when you have not been able to conceive after 6–9 months of unprotected intercourse.”

C.

“The average time it takes someone your age to conceive is 51⁄2 months, so if you haven’t conceived by then, we can refer you.”

D.

“We can give you some guidance now on how to increase your chances of conceiving and then refer you if it doesn’t happen within a year.”

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Questions 98

A client states, “I eat a well-balanced diet. I do not smoke. I exercise regularly, and I have a yearly checkup with my physician. What else can I do to help prevent cancer?” The nurse should respond with which of the following statements?

Options:

A.

Sleep at least 6–8 hours a night.

B.

Practice monthly self-breast examination.

C.

Reduce stress.

D.

All of the above.

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Questions 99

The nurse is teaching a teenage female about preventing the transmission of genital herpes. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

Options:

A.

“Do not sit on toilet seats without protection.”

B.

“Oral sex does not transmit the virus.”

C.

“This infection can be transmitted via intercourse even when you do not feel ill.”

D.

“Try to drink lots of fluids after sex to flush the reproductive tract.”

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Questions 100

The client’s lab culture report is negative for a suspected infection. A test that can correctly identify those who do not have a given disease is:

Options:

A.

specific.

B.

sensitive.

C.

negative culture.

D.

marginal finding.

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Questions 101

A corporate executive works 60–80 hours a week. The client is experiencing some physical signs of stress. The nurse teaches the client biofeedback techniques. This is an example of which of the following health-promotion interventions?

Options:

A.

structure

B.

relaxation technique

C.

time management

D.

regular exercise

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Questions 102

A client with massive chest and head injuries is admitted to the ICU from the Emergency Department. All of the following are true except:

Options:

A.

B.the physician in charge of the case is the only person allowed to decide whether organ donation can occur.

B.

C.the client’s legally responsible party may make the decision for organ donation for the donor if the client is unable to do so.

C.

D.the organ procurement organization makes the decision regarding which organs to harvest.

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Questions 103

The nurse observes bilateral bruises on the arms of an elderly client in a long-term care facility. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask this client?

Options:

A.

“How did you get those bruises?”

B.

“Did someone grab you by your arms?”

C.

“Do you fall often?”

D.

“What did you bump against?”

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Questions 104

A nurse observes a client sitting alone and talking. When asked, the client reports that he is “talking to the voices.” The nurse’s next action should be:

Options:

A.

touching the client to help him return to reality.

B.

leaving the client alone until reality returns.

C.

asking the client to describe what is happening.

D.

telling the client there are no voices.

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Questions 105

A concern regarding maternal and infant mortality and morbidity is that:

Options:

A.

a segment of the population is not receiving prenatal care.

B.

families appear unconcerned about quality health care.

C.

the personnel shortage in the maternity field will increase.

D.

maternal-child health workers are not adequately prepared.

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Questions 106

Which of the following individuals may legally give informed consent?

Options:

A.

an 86-year-old male with advanced Alzheimer’s disease

B.

a 14-year-old girl needing an appendectomy who isnotan emancipated minor

C.

a 72-year-old female scheduled for a heart transplant

D.

a 6-month-old baby needing bowel surgery

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Questions 107

What significant event occurs in the orientation phase of a nurse-client relationship?

Options:

A.

establishment of roles

B.

identification of transference phenomenon

C.

placement of the client within the client’s family structure

D.

client agreement that the nurse has the authority in the relationship

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Questions 108

An elderly client denies that abuse is occurring. Which of the following factors could be a barrier for the client to admit being a victim?

Options:

A.

knowledge that elder abuse is rare

B.

personal belief that abuse is deserved

C.

lack of developmentally appropriate screening tools

D.

fear of reprisal or further violence if the incident is reported

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Exam Code: NCLEX-PN
Exam Name: National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-PN)
Last Update: Dec 27, 2024
Questions: 725
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