NCLEX Practice Exam MCQ Quiz!
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A client with carcinoma of the lung develops the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) as a complication of cancer. The nurse anticipates that which of the following may be prescribed?
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Radiation
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Chemotherapy
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Increased fluid intake
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Serum sodium blood levels
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Decreased oral sodium intake
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Medication that is antagonistic to antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
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This NCLEX Practice Exam MCQ Quiz assesses key nursing competencies in managing various medical conditions. It covers protective isolation, seizure medications, meningitis precautions, electrolyte imbalance management, and procedural preparations, essential for aspiring nurses.
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A child has been diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis. Which of the following isolation techniques is appropriate?
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Enteric precautions
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Neutropenic precautions
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No precautions are required as long as antibiotics have been started.
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Isolation precautions for at least 24 hours after the initiation of antibiotics
Correct Answer
A. Isolation precautions for at least 24 hours after the initiation of antibioticsExplanation
Meningococcal meningitis is transmitted primarily by droplet infection. Isolation is begun and maintained for at least 24 hours after antibiotics are given. Options 1. 2. and 3 are incorrect.Rate this question:
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A client has died. and a nurse asks a family member about the funeral arrangements. The family member refuses to discuss the issue. The nurse’s appropriate action is to:
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Show acceptance of feelings.
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Provide information needed for decision making.
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Suggest a referral to a mental health professional.
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Remain with the family member without discussing funeral arrangements.
Correct Answer
A. Remain with the family member without discussing funeral arrangements.Explanation
The family member is exhibiting the first stage of grief (denial). and the nurse should remain with the family member. Option 1 is an appropriate intervention for the acceptance or reorganization and restitution stage. Option 2 may be an appropriate intervention for the bargaining stage. Option 3 may be an appropriate intervention for depression.Rate this question:
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A 6-year-old child with leukemia is hospitalized and is receiving combination chemotherapy. Laboratory results indicate that the child is neutropenic. and the nurse prepares to implement protective isolation procedures. Which interventions would the nurse initiate?
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Restrict all visitors.
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Place the child on a low-bacteria diet.
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Change dressings using sterile technique.
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Encourage the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Perform meticulous hand washing before caring for the child.
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Allow fresh-cut flowers in the room as long as they are kept in a vase with fresh water.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Place the child on a low-bacteria diet.
A. Change dressings using sterile technique.
A. Perform meticulous hand washing before caring for the child.Explanation
For the hospitalized neutropenic child. flowers or plants should not be kept in the room because standing water and damp soil harbor Aspergillus and Pseudomonas. to which these children are very susceptible. Fruits and vegetables not peeled before being eaten harbor molds and should be avoided until the white blood cell count rises. The child is placed on a low-bacteria diet. Dressings are always changed with sterile technique. Not all visitors need to be restricted. but anyone who is ill should not be allowed in the child’s room. Meticulous hand washing is required before caring for the child. In addition. gloves. a mask. and a gown is worn (per agency policy).Rate this question:
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A client enters the emergency department confused. twitching. and having seizures. His family states he recently was placed on corticosteroids for arthritis and was feeling better and exercising daily. On data collection. he has flushed skin. dry mucous membranes. an elevated temperature. and poor skin turgor. His serum sodium level is 172 mEq/L. Choose the interventions that the health care provider would likely prescribe.
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Monitor intake and output.
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Monitor vital signs.
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Maintain sodium-reduced diet.
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Monitor electrolyte levels.
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Increase water intake orally.
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Administer sodium replacements.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Monitor intake and output.
A. Monitor vital signs.
A. Maintain sodium-reduced diet.
A. Monitor electrolyte levels.
A. Increase water intake orally.Explanation
Hypernatremia is described as having a serum sodium level that exceeds 145 mEq/L. Signs and symptoms would include dry mucous membranes. loss of skin turgor. thirst. flushed skin. elevated temperature. oliguria. muscle twitching. fatigue. confusion. and seizures. Interventions include monitoring fluid balance. monitoring vital signs. reducing the dietary intake of sodium. monitoring electrolyte levels. and increasing oral intake of water. Sodium replacement therapy would not be prescribed for a client with hypernatremia.Rate this question:
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A 16-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by his mother with a complaint that the child just experienced a tonic-clonic seizure. On arrival in the emergency department, no apparent seizures were occurring. The mother states that her son is taking medication for the seizure disorder. The nurse plans care. knowing that which of the following medications are used for long-term control of tonic-clonic seizures?
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Diazepam (Valium)
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Alprazolam (Xanax)
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Gabapentin (Neurontin)
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Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Gabapentin (Neurontin)
A. Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
A. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)Explanation
Medications that are prescribed for long-term control of tonic-clonic seizures are gabapentin. ethosuximide. and carbamazepine. Diazepam is a medication that is prescribed to halt tonic-clonic episodes. and methylphenidate is a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Both of these medications are not suitable for long-term control of a seizure condition. Alprazolam is a medication used to treat anxiety.Rate this question:
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A client is scheduled for a myelogram. and the nurse provides a list of instructions to the client regarding preparation for the procedure. Which instructions should the nurse place on the list?
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Jewelry will need to be removed.
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An informed consent will need to be signed.
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A trained x-ray technician performs the procedure.
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The procedure will take approximately 45 minutes.
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A liquid diet can be consumed on the day of the procedure.
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Solid food intake needs to be restricted only on the day of the procedure.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Jewelry will need to be removed.
A. An informed consent will need to be signed.
A. The procedure will take approximately 45 minutes.Explanation
Client preparation for a myelogram includes instructing the client to restrict food and fluids for 4 to 8 hours before the procedure. The client is told that the procedure takes about 45 minutes. Informed consent is required because the procedure is invasive and is therefore performed by the health care provider. The client will need to remove jewelry and metal objects from the chest area. The client is also told that pretest medications may be prescribed for relaxation.Rate this question:
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The clinic nurse is assisting to perform a focused data collection process on a client who is complaining of symptoms of a cold. a cough. and lung congestion. Which of the following would the nurse include for this type of data collection?
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Auscultating lung sounds
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Obtaining the client’s temperature
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Checking the strength of peripheral pulses
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Obtaining information about the client’s respirations
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Performing a musculoskeletal and neurological examination
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Asking the client about a family history of any illness or disease
Correct Answer(s)
A. Auscultating lung sounds
A. Obtaining the client’s temperature
A. Obtaining information about the client’s respirationsExplanation
A focused data collection process focuses on a limited or short-term problem. such as the client’s complaint. Because the client is complaining of symptoms of a cold. a cough. and lung congestion the nurse would focus on the respiratory system and the presence of an infection. A complete data collection includes a complete health history and physical examination and forms a baseline database. Checking the strength of peripheral pulses relates to a vascular assessment. which is not related to this client’s complaints. A musculoskeletal and neurological examination also is not related to this client’s complaints. However. strength of peripheral pulses and a musculoskeletal and neurological examination would be included in a complete data collection. Likewise. asking the client about a family history of any illness or disease would be included in a complete assessment.Rate this question:
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A client with carcinoma of the lung develops the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) as a complication of cancer. The nurse anticipates that which of the following may be prescribed?
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Radiation
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Chemotherapy
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Increased fluid intake
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Serum sodium blood levels
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Decreased oral sodium intake
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Medication that is antagonistic to antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Radiation
A. Chemotherapy
A. Serum sodium blood levels
A. Medication that is antagonistic to antidiuretic hormone (ADH)Explanation
Cancer is a common cause of SIADH. In clients with SIADH. excessive amounts of water are reabsorbed by the kidney and put into the systemic circulation. The increased water causes hyponatremia (decreased serum sodium levels) and some degree of fluid retention. SIADH is managed by treating the condition and its cause. and treatment usually includes fluid restriction. increased sodium intake. and a medication with a mechanism of action that is antagonistic to ADH. Sodium levels are monitored closely. because hypernatremia can suddenly develop as a result of treatment. The immediate institution of appropriate cancer therapy (usually either radiation or chemotherapy) can cause tumor regression so that ADH synthesis and release processes return to normal.Rate this question:
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A client with a closed head injury is receiving phenytoin (Dilantin). an anticonvulsant medication. Which of the following would indicate that the client is experiencing side effects related to this medication?
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Ataxia
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Sedation
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Constipation
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Bleeding gums
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Hyperglycemia
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Decreased platelet count
Correct Answer(s)
A. Constipation
A. Bleeding gums
A. Hyperglycemia
A. Decreased platelet countExplanation
Dilantin causes blood dyscrasias. such as decreased platelet counts and decreased white blood cell counts; it contributes to constipation as well. Gingival hyperplasia can occur. causing gums to bleed easily. and blood glucose levels can elevate when taking phenytoin. Sedation is a side effect of barbiturates. not phenytoin. Ataxia is a side effect of benzodiazepines.Rate this question:
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