NCLEX Practice Exam 38 (10 Questions)
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- 1.A client with diabetes has an order for ultrasonography. Preparation for an ultrasound includes:
- A.
Increasing fluid intake
- B.
Limiting ambulation
- C.
Administering an enema
- D.
Withholding food for 8 hours
- 2.An infant who weighs 8 pounds at birth would be expected to weigh how many pounds at 1 year?
- A.
14 pounds
- B.
16 pounds
- C.
18 pounds
- D.
24 pounds
- 3.A pregnant client with a history of alcohol addiction is scheduled for a nonstress test. The nonstress test:
- A.
Determines the lung maturity of the fetus
- B.
Measures the activity of the fetus
- C.
Shows the effect of contractions on the fetal heart rate
- D.
Measures the neurological well-being of the fetus
- 4.A full-term male has hypospadias. Which statement describes hypospadias?
- A.
The urethral opening is absent.
- B.
The urethra opens on the dorsal side of the penis.
- C.
The penis is shorter than usual.
- D.
The urethral meatus opens on the underside of the penis.
- 5.A gravida 3 para 2 is admitted to the labor unit. Vaginal exam reveals that the client’s cervix is 8 cm dilated. with complete effacement. The priority nursing diagnosis at this time is:
- A.
Alteration in coping related to pain
- B.
Potential for injury related to precipitate delivery
- C.
Alteration in elimination related to anesthesia
- D.
Potential for fluid volume deficit related to NPO status
- 6.The client with varicella will most likely have an order for which category of medication?
- A.
Antibiotics
- B.
Antipyretics
- C.
Antivirals
- D.
Anticoagulants
- 7.A client is admitted complaining of chest pain. Which of the following drug orders should the nurse question?
- A.
Nitroglycerin
- B.
Ampicillin
- C.
Propranolol
- D.
Verapamil
- 8.Which of the following instructions should be included in the teaching for the client with rheumatoid arthritis?
- A.
Avoid exercise because it fatigues the joints.
- B.
Take prescribed anti-inflammatory medications with meals.
- C.
Alternate hot and cold packs to affected joints.
- D.
Avoid weight-bearing activity.
- 9.A client with acute pancreatitis is experiencing severe abdominal pain. Which of the following orders should be questioned by the nurse?
- A.
Meperidine 100 mg IM q 4 hours PRN pain
- B.
Mylanta 30 ccs q 4 hours via NG
- C.
Cimetidine 300 mg PO q.i.d.
- D.
Morphine 8 mg IM q 4 hours PRN pain
- 10.The client is admitted to the chemical dependence unit with an order for continuous observation. The nurse is aware that the doctor has ordered continuous observation because:
- A.
Hallucinogenic drugs create both stimulant and depressant effects.
- B.
Hallucinogenic drugs induce a state of altered perception.
- C.
Hallucinogenic drugs produce severe respiratory depression.
- D.
Hallucinogenic drugs induce rapid physical dependence.
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