NCLEX Review
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- 1.
A 70 year old has osteoporosis. The nurse knows that it is related to:
- A.
Lack of calcium
- B.
Hormonal imbalance
- C.
Genetic background
- D.
Lack of exercise
Correct Answer
B. Hormonal imbalance -
- 2.
A 50 year old diabetic is taking glyburide(diaBeta) who is diagnosis with diabetes type 2. Which statement needs further teaching:
- A.
I need to stay out of the sun as much as possible
- B.
I cannot eat steak every night for dinner
- C.
I often skip dinner when I don't feel hungry
- D.
I should keep a piece of candy at my bedside if my blood sugar drops
Correct Answer
C. I often skip dinner when I don't feel hungry -
- 3.
During a procedure under concious sedation, the patient's vital signs are blood pressure 132/76,pulse84,respirations14 and temp97. What is the first nursing priority:
- A.
Give a nitroglycerin tablet
- B.
Administer oxygen
- C.
Administer an analgesic
- D.
Discontinue the IV
Correct Answer
B. Administer oxygen -
- 4.
Lomotil is given to the patient for ulcerative colitis. The nurse would see what therapeutic effect:
- A.
Abdominal girth has increased
- B.
Decrease in diarrhea
- C.
Increased abdominal tenderness
- D.
Absent bowel sounds
Correct Answer
B. Decrease in diarrhea -
- 5.
A 35 year old is brought to the ER with metal in his eye. The nurse should:
- A.
Rinse with warm water
- B.
Place a saline soaked gauze over the affected eye
- C.
Cover both eyes with paper cups
- D.
Use a magnet to remove the object
Correct Answer
C. Cover both eyes with paper cups -
- 6.
The patient has hypomagnesemia. The nurse assesses deep tendon reflexes of the biceps, by:
- A.
Tapping the hammer at the antecubital space
- B.
Tapping the hammer on the patella
- C.
Squeezing the wrist
- D.
Applying the blood pressure cuff and inflating
Correct Answer
A. Tapping the hammer at the antecubital space -
- 7.
The patient return with a nasogastric tube in place after a laryngectomy. The primary reason the nasogastric tube is placed is:
- A.
Decompress the stomach during suction
- B.
Prevent swelling and dysphagia
- C.
Prevent contamination of the suture line
- D.
Promote healing of the oral mucosa
Correct Answer
C. Prevent contamination of the suture line -
- 8.
The patient has hypertension and is put on a low-sodium diet. which food should be avoided by the patient:
- A.
Peanut butter
- B.
American cheese
- C.
Swiss cheese
- D.
Pinto beans
Correct Answer
B. American cheese -
- 9.
Which statement reveals understanding of the teaching for taking Topamax:
- A.
I will take my medication before going to bed
- B.
I should eat fresh fruit everyday
- C.
I should drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily
- D.
I should brush my teeth frequently
Correct Answer
C. I should drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily -
- 10.
The diabetic client is preparing for discharge. During discharge teaching, the nurse assesses his ability to care for himself. What would need further follow up, if the patient stated:
- A.
I have trouble seeing
- B.
I can have a cat live with me
- C.
I can live by myself
- D.
I can drive myself to the doctor
Correct Answer
A. I have trouble seeing -
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