NCLEX Practice Exam 6 (10 Questions)

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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?

    • Trust vs. mistrust
    • Initiative vs. guilt
    • Autonomy vs. shame
    • Intimacy vs. isolation
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  • 2. 

    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?

    • Increased appetite

    • Vomiting

    • Fever

    • Poor tolerance of light

    Correct Answer
    A. Increased appetite
    Explanation
    Loss of appetite would be expected.

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  • 3. 

    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?

    • Amitriptyline (Elavil)

    • Calcitonin

    • Pergolide mesylate (Permax)

    • 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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  • 4. 

    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?

    • Following surgery

    • Upon admit

    • Within 48 hours of discharge

    • Preoperative discussion

    Correct Answer
    A. Upon admit
    Explanation
    Discharge education begins upon admit.

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  • 5. 

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

    • 11-year-old male: 90 BPM. 22 RPM. 100/70 mmHg

    • 13-year-old female: 105 BPM. 22 RPM. 105/50 mmHg

    • 5-year-old male: 102 BPM. 24 RPM. 90/65 mmHg

    • 6-year-old female: 100 BPM. 26 RPM. 90/70 mmHg

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 6. 

    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?

    • Vomiting

    • Extreme Thirst

    • Weight gain

    • Acetone breath smell

    Correct Answer
    A. Weight gain
    Explanation
    Weight loss would be expected.

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  • 7. 

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

    • Campylobacteriosis infection

    • Legionnaire’s disease

    • Pneumonia

    • Multiple Sclerosis

    Correct Answer
    A. Multiple Sclerosis
    Explanation
    Erythromycin is used to treat conditions A-C.

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  • 8. 

    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?

    • Trust vs. mistrust

    • Initiative vs. guilt

    • Autonomy vs. shame and doubt

    • Intimacy vs. isolation

    Correct Answer
    A. Initiative vs. guilt
    Explanation
    Initiative vs. guilt- 3-6 years old

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  • 9. 

    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?

    • Trust vs. mistrust

    • Initiative vs. guilt

    • Autonomy vs. shame and doubt

    • Intimacy vs. isolation

    Correct Answer
    A. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
    Explanation
    Autonomy vs Shame and doubt is at 12-18 months old

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  • 10. 

    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?

    • Decreased HR

    • Paresthesias

    • Muscle weakness of the extremities

    • Migraines

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

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