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NCLEX-PN Practice Exam 2
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NCLEX-PN Practice Exam 2
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1. A client is admitted with a diagnosis of myxedema. An initial assessment of the client would reveal the symptoms of:
2. Which client is at risk for the development of pernicious anemia?
3. Four clients have requested medication for pain. The licensed practical nurse should give priority to medicating:
4. A teen hospitalized with anorexia nervosa is now permitted to leave her room and eat in the dining room. Which of the following nursing interventions should be included in the client’s plan of care?
5. A client with Parkinson’s disease complains of 'choking' when he swallows. Which intervention will improve the client’s ability to swallow?
6. The doctor has ordered the removal of a Davol drain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the client prior to removing the drain?
7. Which of the following snacks would be suitable for a child with gluten-induced enteropathy?
8. The licensed practical nurse is preparing to administer an injection of vitamin K to a newborn. The nurse should administer the injection in the:
9. The nurse is caring for a client with detoxification from alcohol. Which medication is used in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal?
10. The licensed practical nurse is making assignments for the nursing assistant. Which client should be assigned to the nursing assistant?
11. A client hospitalized with a fractured mandible is to be discharged. Which piece of equipment should be kept on the client with a fractured mandible?
12. Following the death of a client, a nursing assistant begins to cry uncontrollably and is unable to provide care for the other assigned clients. The nurse should:
13. A client scheduled for a femoral popliteal bypass is to be assigned to a semi-private room. Which client would be the most suitable roommate for the client with a femoral popliteal bypass graft?
14. Which of the following complications is associated with a below-the-knee amputation?
15. A 31-year-old client is admitted to the psychiatric unit after cutting both wrists with a kitchen knife. The client has a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. The most therapeutic approach by the nurse is one that is:
16. Prior to administering a tube feeding, the nurse obtains 50 mL of aspirant. The nurse should:
17. A client is admitted to the coronary care unit with an acute myocardial infarction. The pain associated with acute myocardial infarction results from:
18. 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:
19. An infant with Tetralogy of Fallot is discharged with a prescription for Lanoxin (digoxin) elixir. The nurse should instruct the mother to:
20. The nurse knows that a client with right-sided hemiplegia understands teaching regarding ambulation with a cane if she states:
21. A 6-year old is admitted with a diagnosis of childhood autism. Which behavior is most typical of the child with autism?
22. While reviewing the chart of an elderly client, the nurse notes that the last recorded temperature for the preceding shift was 104°. There is no documented intervention. The nurse should:
23. Which of the following behaviors is characteristic of the client with schizoid personality disorder?
24. The nurse is assisting the physician with an examination of a client with Addison’s disease. During the examination, the nurse will note which change in the client’s integumentary system?
25. A client complains of pain and itching from herpes zoster. Which of the following provides temporary relief?