NCLEX Practice Exam 12 (10 Questions)

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1.

The primary reason for rapid continuous rewarming of the area affected by frostbite is to:
- A.
  
  Lessen the amount of cellular damage
- B.
  
  Prevent the formation of blisters
- C.
  
  Promote movement
- D.
  
  Prevent pain and discomfort
2.

A client recently started on hemodialysis wants to know how the dialysis will take the place of his kidneys. The nurse’s response is based on the knowledge that hemodialysis works by:
- A.
  
  Passing water through a dialyzing membrane
- B.
  
  Eliminating plasma proteins from the blood
- C.
  
  Lowering the pH by removing nonvolatile acids
- D.
  
  Filtering waste through a dialyzing membrane
3.

During a home visit. a client with AIDS tells the nurse that he has been exposed to measles. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
- A.
  
  Administer an antibiotic
- B.
  
  Contact the physician for an order for immune globulin
- C.
  
  Administer an antiviral
- D.
  
  Tell the client that he should remain in isolation for 2 weeks
4.

A client hospitalized with MRSA (methicillin-resistant staph aureus) is placed on contact precautions. Which statement is true regarding precautions for infections spread by contact?
- A.
  
  The client should be placed in a room with negative pressure.
- B.
  
  Infection requires close contact; therefore. the door may remain open.
- C.
  
  Transmission is highly likely. so the client should wear a mask at all times.
- D.
  
  Infection requires skin-to-skin contact and is prevented by hand washing. gloves. and a gown.
5.

A client who is admitted with an above-the-knee amputation tells the nurse that his foot hurts and itches. Which response by the nurse indicates understanding of phantom limb pain?
- A.
  
  “The pain will go away in a few days.”
- B.
  
  “The pain is due to peripheral nervous system interruptions. I will get you some pain medication.”
- C.
  
  “The pain is psychological because your foot is no longer there.”
- D.
  
  “The pain and itching are due to the infection you had before the surgery.”
6.

A client with cancer of the pancreas has undergone a Whipple procedure. The nurse is aware that during the Whipple procedure. the doctor will remove the:
- A.
  
  Head of the pancreas
- B.
  
  Proximal third section of the small intestines
- C.
  
  Stomach and duodenum
- D.
  
  Esophagus and jejunum
7.

The physician has ordered a minimal-bacteria diet for a client with neutropenia. The client should be taught to AVOID eating:
- A.
  
  Packed fruits
- B.
  
  Salt
- C.
  
  Fresh raw pepper
- D.
  
  Ketchup
8.

A client is discharged home with a prescription for Coumadin (sodium warfarin). The client should be instructed to:
- A.
  
  Have a Protime done monthly
- B.
  
  Eat more fruits and vegetables
- C.
  
  Drink more liquids
- D.
  
  Avoid crowds
9.

The nurse is assisting the physician with removal of a central venous catheter. To facilitate removal. the nurse should instruct the client to:
- A.
  
  Perform the Valsalva maneuver as the catheter is advanced
- B.
  
  Turn his head to the left side and hyperextend the neck
- C.
  
  Take slow. deep breaths as the catheter is removed
- D.
  
  Turn his head to the right while maintaining a sniffing position
10.

A client has an order for streptokinase. Before administering the medication. the nurse should assess the client for:
- A.
  
  Allergies to pineapples and bananas
- B.
  
  A history of streptococcal infections
- C.
  
  Prior therapy with phenytoin
- D.
  
  A history of alcohol abuse