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The rationale for inserting a French catheter every hour for the client with epidural anesthesia is:

The bladder fills more rapidly because of the medication used for the epidural.

Her level of consciousness is such that she is in a trancelike state.

The sensation of the bladder filling is diminished or lost.

She is embarrassed to ask for the bedpan that frequently.

NCLEX Practice Exam 2 (10 Questions)

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A client comes to the clinic for treatment of recurrent pelvic inflammatory disease. The nurse recognizes that this condition most frequently follows which type of infection?

Trichomoniasis

Chlamydia

Staphylococcus

Streptococcus

Nursing Research NCLEX Practice Quiz #1 (10 Questions)

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What should be included in “scholarly literature”? Select all that apply.

Research reports reported in primary sources only

Conceptual and theoretical literature from primary sources only

Published and unpublished reports of research

Primary and secondary sources

NCLEX Practice Exam 1(10 Questions)

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Which individual is at greatest risk for developing hypertension?

45-year-old African American attorney

60-year-old Asian American shop owner

40-year-old Caucasian nurse

55-year-old Hispanic teacher

NCLEX Practice Exam 21 (10 Questions)

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A client with hemophilia has a nosebleed. Which nursing action is most appropriate to control the bleeding?

Place the client in a sitting position with the head hyperextended

Pack the nares tightly with gauze to apply pressure to the source of bleeding

Pinch the soft lower part of the nose for a minimum of 5 minutes

Apply ice packs to the forehead and back of the neck

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NCLEX Practice Exam 47 (10 Questions)

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1580 | Last updated: Jul 16, 2017

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Thrombolytic therapy is frequently used in the treatment of suspected stroke. Which of the following is a significant complication associated with thrombolytic therapy?

Air embolus.

Cerebral hemorrhage.

Expansion of the clot.

Resolution of the clot.

NCLEX Practice Exam 46 (10 Questions)

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A nurse is evaluating a postoperative patient and notes a moderate amount of serous drainage on the dressing 24 hours after surgery. Which of the following is the appropriate nursing action?

Notify the surgeon about evidence of infection immediately.

Leave the dressing intact to avoid disturbing the wound site.

Remove the dressing and leave the wound site open to air.

Change the dressing and document the clean appearance of the wound site.

NCLEX Practice Exam 45 (10 Questions)

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A child is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of Wilms tumor. stage II. Which of the following statements most accurately describes this stage?

The tumor is less than 3 cm. in size and requires no chemotherapy.

The tumor did not extend beyond the kidney and was completely resected.

The tumor extended beyond the kidney but was completely resected.

The tumor has spread into the abdominal cavity and cannot be resected.

NCLEX Practice Exam 44 (10 Questions)

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A patient who has received chemotherapy for cancer treatment is given an injection of Epoetin. Which of the following should reflect the findings in a complete blood count (CBC) drawn several days later?

An increase in neutrophil count.

An increase in hematocrit.

An increase in platelet count.

An increase in serum iron.

NCLEX Practice Exam 43 (10 Questions)

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A patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism. A nurse checking the patient’s lab results would expect which of the following changes in laboratory findings?

Elevated serum calcium.

Low serum parathyroid hormone (PTH).

Elevated serum vitamin D.

Low urine calcium.

NCLEX Practice Exam 42 (10 Questions)

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Emergency department triage is an important nursing function. A nurse working the evening shift is presented with four patients at the same time. Which of the following patients should be assigned the highest priority?

A patient with low-grade fever. headache. and myalgias for the past 72 hours.

A patient who is unable to bear weight on the left foot. with swelling and bruising following a running accident.

A patient with abdominal and chest pain following a large. spicy meal.

A child with a one-inch bleeding laceration on the chin but otherwise well after falling while jumping on his bed.

NCLEX Practice Exam 41 (10 Questions)

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A mother complains to the clinic nurse that her 2 ½-year-old son is not yet toilet trained. She is particularly concerned that. although he reliably uses the potty seat for bowel movements. he isn’t able to hold his urine for long periods. Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct?

The child should have been trained by age 2 and may have a psychological problem that is responsible for his “accidents.”

Bladder control is usually achieved before bowel control. and the child should be required to sit on the potty seat until he passes urine.

Bowel control is usually achieved before bladder control. and the average age for completion of toilet training varies widely from 24 to 36 months.

The child should be told “no” each time he wets so that he learns the behavior is unacceptable.

NCLEX Practice Exam 40 (10 Questions)

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A nurse caring for several patients on the cardiac unit is told that one is scheduled for implantation of an automatic internal cardioverter-defibrillator. Which of the following patients is most likely to have this procedure?

A patient admitted for myocardial infarction without cardiac muscle damage.

A post-operative coronary bypass patient. recovering on schedule.

A patient with a history of ventricular tachycardia and syncopal episodes.

A patient with a history of atrial tachycardia and fatigue.

NCLEX Practice Exam 39 (10 Questions)

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A patient arrives at the emergency department complaining of midsternal chest pain. Which of the following nursing action should take priority?

A complete history with emphasis on preceding events.

An electrocardiogram.

Careful assessment of vital signs.

Chest exam with auscultation.

NCLEX Practice Exam 38 (10 Questions)

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A client with diabetes has an order for ultrasonography. Preparation for an ultrasound includes:

Increasing fluid intake

Limiting ambulation

Administering an enema

Withholding food for 8 hours

NCLEX Practice Exam 37 (10 Questions)

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A client with diabetes visits the prenatal clinic at 28 weeks gestation. Which statement is true regarding insulin needs during pregnancy?

Insulin requirements moderate as the pregnancy progresses.

A decreased need for insulin occurs during the second trimester.

Elevations in human chorionic gonadotrophin decrease the need for insulin.

Fetal development depends on adequate insulin regulation.

NCLEX Practice Exam 36 (10 Questions)

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The client with color blindness will most likely have problems distinguishing which of the following colors?

Orange

Violet

Red

White

NCLEX Practice Exam 35 (10 Questions)

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A client is receiving Pyridium (phenazopyridine hydrochloride) for a urinary tract infection. The client should be taught that the medication may:

Cause diarrhea

Change the color of her urine

Cause mental confusion

Cause changes in taste

NCLEX Practice Exam 34 (10 Questions)

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A client with a history of abusing barbiturates abruptly stops taking the medication. The nurse should give priority to assessing the client for:

Depression and suicidal ideation

Tachycardia and diarrhea

Muscle cramping and abdominal pain

Tachycardia and euphoric mood

NCLEX Practice Exam 33 (10 Questions)

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The nurse working the organ transplant unit is caring for a client with a white blood cell count of During evening visitation. a visitor brings a basket of fruit. What action should the nurse take?

Allow the client to keep the fruit

Place the fruit next to the bed for easy access by the client

Offer to wash the fruit for the client

Tell the family members to take the fruit home

NCLEX Practice Exam 32 (10 Questions)

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The nurse is assessing the deep tendon reflexes of a client with preeclampsia. Which method is used to elicit the biceps reflex?

The nurse places her thumb on the muscle inset in the antecubital space and taps the thumb briskly with the reflex hammer.

The nurse loosely suspends the client’s arm in an open hand while tapping the back of the client’s elbow.

The nurse instructs the client to dangle her legs as the nurse strikes the area below the patella with the blunt side of the reflex hammer.

The nurse instructs the client to place her arms loosely at her side as the nurse strikes the muscle insert just above the wrist.

NCLEX Practice Exam 31 (10 Questions)

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The client with suspected meningitis is admitted to the unit. The doctor is performing an assessment to determine meningeal irritation and spinal nerve root inflammation. A positive Kernig’s sign is charted if the nurse notes:

Pain on flexion of the hip and knee

Nuchal rigidity on flexion of the neck

Pain when the head is turned to the left side

Dizziness when changing positions

NCLEX Practice Exam 30 (10 Questions)

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The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with a facial stroke. Which diet selection would be suited to the client?

Roast beef sandwich. potato chips. pickle spear. iced tea

Split pea soup. mashed potatoes. pudding. milk

Tomato soup. cheese toast. Jello. coffee

Hamburger. baked beans. fruit cup. iced tea

NCLEX Practice Exam 29 (10 Questions)

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The client presents to the clinic with a serum cholesterol of 275 mg/dL and is placed on rosuvastatin (Crestor). Which instruction should be given to the client?

Report muscle weakness to the physician.

Allow six months for the drug to take effect.

Take the medication with fruit juice.

Ask the doctor to perform a complete blood count before starting the medication.

NCLEX Practice Exam 28 (10 Questions)

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Which roommate would be most suitable for the 6-year-old male with a fractured femur in Russell’s traction?

16-year-old female with scoliosis

12-year-old male with a fractured femur

10-year-old male with sarcoma

6-year-old male with osteomyelitis

NCLEX Practice Exam 27 (10 Questions)

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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 3170 | Last updated: Jul 9, 2017

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The elderly client is admitted to the emergency room. Which symptom is the client with a fractured hip most likely to exhibit?

Pain

Disalignment

Cool extremity

Absence of pedal pulses

NCLEX Practice Exam 26 (10 Questions)

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The nurse is discussing breastfeeding with a postpartum client. Breastfeeding is contraindicated in the postpartum client with:

Diabetes

Positive HIV

Hypertension

Thyroid disease

NCLEX Practice Exam 24 (10 Questions)

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A gravida 3 para 0 is admitted to the labor and delivery unit. The doctor performs an amniotomy. Which observation would the nurse be expected to make after the amniotomy?

Fetal heart tones 160bpm

A moderate amount of straw-colored fluid

A small amount of greenish fluid

A small segment of the umbilical cord

NCLEX Practice Exam 23 (10 Questions)

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The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old client admitted with a diagnosis of conjunctivitis. Before administering eye drops. the nurse should recognize that it is essential to consider which of the following?

The eye should be cleansed with warm water. removing any exudate. before instilling the eyedrops.

The child should be allowed to instill his own eye drops.

The mother should be allowed to instill the eyedrops.

If the eye is clear from any redness or edema. the eyedrops should be held.

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