NCLEX Practice Exam 6 (10 Questions)

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1.

A 65-year-old man has been admitted to the hospital for spinal stenosis surgery. When should the discharge training and planning begin for this patient?
- A.
  
  Following surgery
- B.
  
  Upon admit
- C.
  
  Within 48 hours of discharge
- D.
  
  Preoperative discussion
Correct Answer
B. Upon admit

Explanation
Discharge education begins upon admit.

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A 5-year-old child and has been recently admitted to the hospital. According to Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development stages. the child is in which stage?
- A.
  
  Trust vs. mistrust
- B.
  
  Initiative vs. guilt
- C.
  
  Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
- D.
  
  Intimacy vs. isolation
Correct Answer
B. Initiative vs. guilt

Explanation
Initiative vs. guilt- 3-6 years old

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A toddler is 26 months old and has been recently admitted to the hospital. According to Erikson. which of the following stages is the toddler in?
- A.
  
  Trust vs. mistrust
- B.
  
  Initiative vs. guilt
- C.
  
  Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
- D.
  
  Intimacy vs. isolation
Correct Answer
C. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt

Explanation
Autonomy vs Shame and doubt is at 12-18 months old

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A young adult is 20 years old and has been recently admitted to the hospital. According to Erikson. which of the following stages is the adult in?
- A.
  
  Trust vs. mistrust
- B.
  
  Initiative vs. guilt
- C.
  
  Autonomy vs. shame
- D.
  
  Intimacy vs. isolation
Correct Answer
D. Intimacy vs. isolation

Explanation
Intimacy vs. isolation- 18-35 years old

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A nurse is making rounds taking vital signs. Which of the following vital signs is abnormal?
- A.
  
  11-year-old male: 90 BPM. 22 RPM. 100/70 mmHg
- B.
  
  13-year-old female: 105 BPM. 22 RPM. 105/50 mmHg
- C.
  
  5-year-old male: 102 BPM. 24 RPM. 90/65 mmHg
- D.
  
  6-year-old female: 100 BPM. 26 RPM. 90/70 mmHg
Correct Answer
B. 13-year-old female: 105 BPM. 22 RPM. 105/50 mmHg

Explanation
HR and Respirations are slightly increased. BP is down.

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When you are taking a patient’s history. she tells you she has been depressed and is dealing with an anxiety disorder. Which of the following medications would the patient most likely be taking?
- A.
  
  Amitriptyline (Elavil)
- B.
  
  Calcitonin
- C.
  
  Pergolide mesylate (Permax)
- D.
  
  Verapamil (Calan)
Correct Answer
A. Amitriptyline (Elavil)

Explanation
Amitriptyline (Elavil) is a tricyclic antidepressant and used to treat symptoms of depression.

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Which of the following conditions would a nurse not administer erythromycin?
- A.
  
  Campylobacteriosis infection
- B.
  
  Legionnaire’s disease
- C.
  
  Pneumonia
- D.
  
  Multiple Sclerosis
Correct Answer
D. Multiple Sclerosis

Explanation
Erythromycin is used to treat conditions A-C.

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A patient’s chart indicates a history of hyperkalemia. Which of the following would you not expect to see with this patient if this condition were acute?
- A.
  
  Decreased HR
- B.
  
  Paresthesias
- C.
  
  Muscle weakness of the extremities
- D.
  
  Migraines
Correct Answer
D. Migraines

Explanation
Answer choices A-C were symptoms of acute hyperkalemia.

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A patient’s chart indicates a history of ketoacidosis. Which of the following would you not expect to see with this patient if this condition were acute?
- A.
  
  Vomiting
- B.
  
  Extreme Thirst
- C.
  
  Weight gain
- D.
  
  Acetone breath smell
Correct Answer
C. Weight gain

Explanation
Weight loss would be expected.

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A patient’s chart indicates a history of meningitis. Which of the following would you not expect to see with this patient if this condition were acute?
- A.
  
  Increased appetite
- B.
  
  Vomiting
- C.
  
  Fever
- D.
  
  Poor tolerance of light
Correct Answer
A. Increased appetite

Explanation
Loss of appetite would be expected.

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NCLEX Practice Exam 6 (10 Questions)

A 65-year-old man has been admitted to the hospital for spinal stenosis surgery. When should the discharge training and planning begin for this patient?

A 5-year-old child and has been recently admitted to the hospital. According to Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development stages. the child is in which stage?

A toddler is 26 months old and has been recently admitted to the hospital. According to Erikson. which of the following stages is the toddler in?

A young adult is 20 years old and has been recently admitted to the hospital. According to Erikson. which of the following stages is the adult in?

A nurse is making rounds taking vital signs. Which of the following vital signs is abnormal?

When you are taking a patient’s history. she tells you she has been depressed and is dealing with an anxiety disorder. Which of the following medications would the patient most likely be taking?

Which of the following conditions would a nurse not administer erythromycin?

A patient’s chart indicates a history of hyperkalemia. Which of the following would you not expect to see with this patient if this condition were acute?

A patient’s chart indicates a history of ketoacidosis. Which of the following would you not expect to see with this patient if this condition were acute?

A patient’s chart indicates a history of meningitis. Which of the following would you not expect to see with this patient if this condition were acute?