NCLEX Practice Exam 23 (10 Questions)

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1.

The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old client admitted with a diagnosis of conjunctivitis. Before administering eye drops. the nurse should recognize that it is essential to consider which of the following?
- A.
  
  The eye should be cleansed with warm water. removing any exudate. before instilling the eyedrops.
- B.
  
  The child should be allowed to instill his own eye drops.
- C.
  
  The mother should be allowed to instill the eyedrops.
- D.
  
  If the eye is clear from any redness or edema. the eyedrops should be held.
2.

The nurse is discussing meal planning with the mother of a 2-year-old toddler. Which of the following statements. if made by the mother. would require a need for further instruction?
- A.
  
  “It is okay to give my child white grape juice for breakfast.”
- B.
  
  “My child can have a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch.”
- C.
  
  “We are going on a camping trip this weekend. and I have bought hot dogs to grill for his lunch.”
- D.
  
  “For a snack. my child can have ice cream.”
3.

A 2-year-old toddler is admitted to the hospital. Which of the following nursing interventions would you expect?
- A.
  
  Ask the parent/guardian to leave the room when assessments are being performed.
- B.
  
  Ask the parent/guardian to take the child’s favorite blanket home because anything from the outside should not be brought into the hospital.
- C.
  
  Ask the parent/guardian to room-in with the child.
- D.
  
  If the child is screaming. tell him this is inappropriate behavior.
4.

Which instruction should be given to the client who is fitted for a behind-the-ear hearing aid?
- A.
  
  Remove the mold and clean every week.
- B.
  
  Store the hearing aid in a warm place.
- C.
  
  Clean the lint from the hearing aid with a toothpick.
- D.
  
  Change the batteries weekly.
5.

A priority nursing diagnosis for a child being admitted from surgery following a tonsillectomy is:
- A.
  
  Body image disturbance
- B.
  
  Impaired verbal communication
- C.
  
  Risk for aspiration
- D.
  
  Pain
6.

A client with bacterial pneumonia is admitted to the pediatric unit. What would the nurse expect the admitting assessment to reveal?
- A.
  
  High fever
- B.
  
  Nonproductive cough
- C.
  
  Rhinitis
- D.
  
  Vomiting and diarrhea
7.

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with epiglottitis. Because of the possibility of complete obstruction of the airway. which of the following should the nurse have available?
- A.
  
  Intravenous access supplies
- B.
  
  A tracheostomy set
- C.
  
  Intravenous fluid administration pump
- D.
  
  Supplemental oxygen
8.

A 25-year-old client with Grave’s disease is admitted to the unit. What would the nurse expect the admitting assessment to reveal?
- A.
  
  Bradycardia
- B.
  
  Decreased appetite
- C.
  
  Exophthalmos
- D.
  
  Weight gain
9.

The nurse is providing dietary instructions to the mother of an 8-year-old child diagnosed with celiac disease. Which of the following foods. if selected by the mother. would indicate her understanding of the dietary instructions?
- A.
  
  Ham sandwich on whole-wheat toast
- B.
  
  Spaghetti and meatballs
- C.
  
  Hamburger with ketchup
- D.
  
  Cheese omelet
10.

The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old with chronic bronchitis. Upon the morning rounds. the nurse finds an O2 sat of 76%. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
- A.
  
  Notify the physician
- B.
  
  Recheck the O2 saturation level in 15 minutes
- C.
  
  Apply oxygen by mask
- D.
  
  Assess the pulse