NCLEX-PN Practice Exam 2
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NCLEX-PN Practice Exam 2
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1. Which of the following meal choices is suitable for a 6-month-old infant?
2. A client with end-stage renal failure is to receive a kidney transplant from her sister. Prior to surgery, the client will be scheduled for:
3. A client with schizophrenia is ready to begin participating in therapeutic activities. The nurse should suggest that the client:
4. The nurse is caring for a client with Cushing’s syndrome. The nurse should carefully assess the client for signs of:
5. The nurse is implementing a plan of care for a client with myxedema. Based on the client’s diagnosis, the nurse should:
6. A client with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus takes Lantus insulin. At what time of the day would the nurse administer the insulin?
7. A client with allergic rhinitis has an order for a long-acting nasal spray that contains oxymetazoline. The client should be instructed to use the spray as directed to prevent:
8. The nurse is caring for a client with detoxification from alcohol. Which medication is used in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal?
9. At 26 weeks gestation, a client is admitted to the ER stating that she has been having a painless bloody vaginal discharge since last evening. The nurse should give priority to:
10. Which of the following behaviors is characteristic of the client with schizoid personality disorder?
11. Which client is at risk for the development of pernicious anemia?
12. An 8-year old is admitted with drooling, muffled phonation and a temperature of 102.6°. The nurse should immediately notify the doctor because the child’s symptoms are suggestive of:
13. While assisting a doctor with a sterile dressing change, the nurse notices that the doctor has contaminated his left hand. Which action should the nurse take?
14. A client with schizophrenia is receiving Clozaril (clozapine) 150 mg twice a day. An adverse reaction to the medication is:
15. Which of the following toys is the most appropriate for a 2-year old with Tetralogy of Fallot?
16. A 6-week-old infant is admitted with suspected pyloric stenosis. Which finding is characteristic of the infant with pyloric stenosis?
17. The physician has prescribed Elavil(amitriptyline) for a client with depression. The nurse should continue to monitor the client’s mood because the maximal effects of tricyclic antidepressant medication does not occur for:
18. A primigravida arrives at the labor unit stating that she is having contractions. Which statement describes the presence of true contractions?
19. A client recovering from acute pancreatitis is started on solid food. Which of the following foods should be avoided?
20. A client with Parkinson’s disease complains of 'choking' when he swallows. Which intervention will improve the client’s ability to swallow?
21. The nurse is to administer Lanoxin(digoxin) elixir to a 6-month old with a congenital heart defect. The nurse auscultates an apical pulse rate of 100. The nurse should:
22. Prior to administering a tube feeding, the nurse obtains 50 mL of aspirant. The nurse should:
23. Which of the following instructions would not be included in the discharge teaching for a client receiving Thorazine (chlorpromazine)?
24. An adolescent client has been hospitalized for 2 months for an eating disorder. She asks the nurse what to tell her classmates about her long absence. The nurse can best help the client by:
25. The nurse is assisting the physician with the insertion of a central venous catheter. Which statement best explains the rationale for placing the client in Trendelenburg position?