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    NCLEX-PN FINAL EXAM 2 0 2 1 / 2 0 2 2 VERIFIED SOLUTION 1. A 24-year-old female client is scheduled for surgery in the morning. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the nurse? A. Taking the vital signs B. Obtaining the permit C. Explaining the procedure D. Checking the lab work 2. The nurse is working in the emergency room when a client arrives with severe bums of the left arm, hands, face, and neck. Which action should receive priority? A. Starting an IV B. Applying oxygen C. Obtaining blood gases D. Medicating the client for pain 3. The nurse is visiting a home health client with osteoporosis. The diem has a new prescription for alendronate (Fosamax). Which instruction should be given to the client? A. Rest in bed after taking the medication for at least 30 minutes B. Avoid rapid movements after taking the medication C. Take the medication with water only D. Allow at least 1 hour between taking the medicine and taking other medications

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    4. The nurse is making initial rounds on a client with a C5 fracture and cmtchfield tongs. Which equipment should be kept at the bedside? A. A pair of forceps B. A torque wrench C. A pair of wire cutters D. A screwdriver 5. An infant weighs 7 pounds at birth. The expected weight by 1 year should be: A. 10 pounds B. 12 pounds C. 18 pounds D. 21 pounds 6. A client is admitted with a Ewing's sarcoma. Which symptoms would be expected due to this tumor's location' 5 A. Hemiplegia B. Aphasia C. Nausea D. Bone pain 7. The nurse is caring for a client with epilepsy who is being treated with carbamazepine (Tegretol). Which laboratory value might indicate a serious side effect of this drug? A. Uric acid of 5mg/dL

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    B. Hematocrit of 33% C. WBC 2,000 per cubic millimeter D. Platelets 150,000 per cubic millimeter 8. A 6-month-old client is admitted with possible intussuception. Which question during the nursing history is least helpful in obtaining information regarding this diagnosis? A. "Tell me about his pain. 1 ' B. "What does his vomit look like?’ 1 C. ''Describe his usual diet." D. "Have you noticed changes in his abdominal size?" 9. The nurse is assisting a client with diverticulosis to select appropriate foods. Which food should be avoided? A. Bran B. Fresh peaches C. Cucumber salad D. Yeast rolls 10. A client has rectal cancer and is scheduled for an abdominal perineal resection. What should be the priority nursing care during the post-op period? A. Teaching how r to irrigate the illeostomy B. Stopping electrolyte loss in the incisional area C. Encouraging a high-fiber diet D. Facilitating perineal wound drainage

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    11. The nurse is performing discharge teaching on a client with diverticulitis who has been placed on a low-roughage diet. Which food would have to be eliminated from this client's diet? A. Roasted chicken B. Noodles C. Cooked broccoli D. Custard 12. A client arrives in the emergency room with a possible fractured femur. The nurse should anticipate an order for: A. Trendelenburg position B. Ice to the entire extremity C. Buck's traction D. An abduction pillow 13. A client with cancer is to undergo an intravenous pyelogram. The nurse should: A. Force fluids 24 hours before the procedure B. Ask the client to void immediately before the study C. Hold medication that affects the central nervous system for 12 hours pre- and post-test D. Cover the client's reproductive organs with an x-ray shield 14. The nurse is caring for a client ’with a malignancy. The classification of the primary 7 tumor is Tis. The nurse should plan care for a tumor: A. That cannot be assessed B. That is in situ

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    C. With increasing lymph node involvement D. With distant metastasis 15. A chent is 2 days post-operative coion resection. After a coughing episode, the client's wound eviscerates. Which nursing action is most appropriate? A. Reinsert the protruding organ and cover with 4*4s B. Cover the wound with a sterile 4x4 and ABD dressing C. Cover the wound with a sterile saline-soaked dressing D. Apply an abdominal binder and manual pressure to the wound 16. The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. Which item is most important to remove before sending the dient to surgery 7 ? A. Hearing aid B. Contact lenses C. Wedding ring D. Artificial eye 17. The nurse on the 3-11 shift is assessing the chart of a client with an abdominal aneurysm scheduled for surgery 7 in the morning and finds that the consent form has been signed, but the client is unclear about the surgery 7 and possible complications. Which is the most appropriate action? A. Call the surgeon and ask him or her to see the chent to clarify the information B. Explain the procedure and complications to the client C. Check in the physician's progress notes to see if understanding has been documented D. Check with the client's family to see if they understand the procedur e fully

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    18. The client with diabetes is preparing for discharge. During discharge teaching, the nurse assesses the clients ability to care for himself Which statement made by the client would indicate a need for follow-up after discharge? A. "I live bymyself." B. ”1 have trouble seeing. ,r C. "I have a cat in the house with me. D. "I usually drive myself to the doctor. 11 19. The client is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which lab test should be evaluated while the client is receiving TPN? A. Hemoglobin B. Creatinine C. Blood glucose D. White blood cell count 20. The client with a myocardial infarction comes to the nurse's station stating that he is ready to go home because there is nothing wrong with him. Which defense mechanism is the client using? A. Rationalization B. Denial C. Projection D. Conversion reaction

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    21. Which laboratory test would be the least effective in making the diagnosis of a myocar dial infarction? A. AST B. Troponin C. CK-MB D. Myoglobin 22. The licensed practical nurse assigned to the post-partal unit is preparing to administer Rhogam to a postpartum client. Which woman is not a candidate for RhoGam? A. A gravida IV para 3 that is Rh negative with an Rh-positive baby B. A gravida I para 1 that is Rh negative with an Rh-positive baby C. A gravida II para 0 that is Rh negative admitted after a stillbirth delivery D. A gravida IV para 2 that is Rh negative with an Rh-negative baby 23. The first exercise that should be performed by the client who had a mastectomy is: A. Walking the hand up the wall B. Sweeping the floor C. Combing her hair D. Squeezing a ball 24. The client is scheduled for a Tensilon test to check for Myasthenia Gravis. Which medication should be kept available during the test?

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    A. Atropine sulfate B. Furosemide C. Prostigmin D. Promethazine 25. The client is scheduled for a pericentesis. Which instruction should be given to the client before the exam? A. "You will need to lay flat during the exam. 1 ' B. "You need to empty your bladder before the procedure." C. "You will be asleep during the procedure." D. "The doctor will inject a medication to treat your illness during the procedure." 26. To ensure safety while administering a nitroglycerine patch, the nurse should: A. Wear gloves B. Shave the area where the patch will be applied C. Wash the area thoroughly with soap and rinse with hot water D. Apply the patch to the buttocks 27. The physician has prescribed ttanylcypromine sulfate (Parnate) lOmg bid. The nurse should teach the client to refrain from eating foods containing tyramine because it may cause: A. Hypertension B. Hyperthermia C. Melanoma D. Urinary retention

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    28. The child with seizure disorder is being treated with Dilantin (phenytoin). Which of the following statements by the patient's mother indicates to the nurse that the patient is experiencing a side effect of Dilantin therapy? A. "She is very irritable lately.” B. "She sleeps quite a bit of the time." C. "Her gums look too big for her teeth.'' D. ''She has gained about 10 pounds in the last 6 months.' 1 29. A 3-year-old is admitted to the unit following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following would indicate a complication of the surgery? A. Decreased appetite B. A low-grade fever C. Chest congestion D. Constant swallowing 30. A 6-year-old with cerebral palsy functions at the level of an 18-month- old. Which finding would support that assessment? A. She dresses herself. B. She pulls a toy behind her. C. She can build a tower of eight blocks. D. She can copy a horizontal or vertical line.

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    31. WTiich information obtained from the mother of a child with cerebral palsy most Likely correlates to the diagnosis? A. She was bom at 42 weeks gestation. B. She had meningitis when she was 6 months old. C. She had physiologic jaundice after delivery 7 . D. She has frequent sore throats. 32. A 10-year-old is being treated for asthma. Before administering Theodur, the nurse should check the: A. Urman 7 output B. Blood pressure C. Pulse D. Temperature 33. An elderly client is diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She has surgery followed by chemotherapy 7 with a fluorouracil ( Adrucil) IV. What should the nurse do if she notices crystals and cloudiness in the IV medication? A. Discard the solution and order a new bag B. Warm the solution C. Continue the infusion and document the finding D. Discontinue the medication 34. The client is diagnosed with multiple myoloma. The doctor has ordered cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the client?

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    A. "Walk about a mile a day to prevent calcium loss." B. "Increase the fiber in your diet." C. "Report nausea to the doctor immediately." D. “'Drink at least eight large glasses of water a day." 35. The client is taking rifampin 600mg po daily to treat his tuberculosis. Which action by the nurse indicates understanding of the medication? A. Telling the client that the medication will need to be taken with juice B. Telling the client that the medication will change the color of the urine C. Telling the client to take the medication before going to bed at night D. Telling the dient to take the medication if night sweats occur 36. The client is taking prednisone 7.5mg po each morning to treat his systemic lupus errythymatosis. Which statement best explains die reason for taking die prednisone in the morning? A. There is less chance of forgetting the medication if taken in the morning. B. There will be less fluid retention if taken in the morning. C. Prednisone is absorbed best with the breakfast meal. D. Morning administration mimics the body's natural secretion of coiticosteroid. 37. A 20-year-old female has a prescription for tetracycline. While teaching, the client how to take her medicine, the nurse learns that the client is also taking Ortho-Novum oral contraceptive pills. Which instructions should be included in the teaching plan? A. The oral contraceptives will decrease the effectiveness of the tetracycline.

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    B. Nausea often results from taking oral contraceptives and antibiotics. C. Toxicity can result when taking these two medications together. D. Antibiotics can decrease the effectiveness of oral conuaceptives, so the client should use an alternate method of birth control. 38. A 60-year-old diabetic is taking glyburide (Diabeta) 1.25mg daily to treat Type II diabetes mellitus. Which statement indicates the need for further teaching? A. "I will keep candy with me just in case my blood sugar drops." B. "I need to stay out of the sun as much as possible." C. "I often skip dinner because I don't feel hungry. 1 ’ D. "I always wear my medical identification. 1, 39. The physician prescribes regular insulin, 5 units subcutaneous. Regular insulin begins to exert an effect: A. In 5-10 minutes B. In 10- 20 minutes C. In 30- 60 minutes D. In 60- 120 minutes 40. Vitamin K (aquamephyton) is administered to a newborn shortly after birth for which of the following reasons? A. To prevent dehydration B. To treat infection C. To replace electrolytes D. To facilitate clotting

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    41. The client with an ileostomy is being discharged. Which teaching, should be included in the plan of care? A. Use Karaya powder to seal the bag. B. Irrigate the ileo stomy daily. C. Stomahesive is the best skin protector. D. Neosporin ointment can be used to protect the skin. 42. The client has an order for FeSo4 liquid. Which method of administration would be best? A. Administer the medication with milk B. Administer the medication with a meal C. Administer the medication with orange juice D. Administer the medication undiluted 43. The client anives in the emergency room with a hyphema. Which action by the nurse would be best D A. Elevate the head of the bed and apply ice to the eye B. Place the diem in a supine position and apply heat to the knee C. Insert a Foley catheter and measure the intake and output D. Perform a vaginal exam and check for a discharge 44. The nurse is making assignments for the day. Which client should be assigned to the nur sing assistant?

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    A. The 1Er year-old with a fracture to two cervical vertebrae B. The infant with meningitis C. The elderly client with a thyroidectomy 4 days ago D. The client with a thoracotomy 2 days ago 45. The client arrives in the emergency room with a ’’bull's eye" rash. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask the client? A "Have you found any ticks on your body?" B. "Have you had any nausea in the last 24 hours?" C. "Have you been outside the country in the last 6 months?" D. "Have you had any fever for the past few days?" 46. Which of the following is the best indicator of the diagnosis of HIV? A. White blood cell count B. ELISA C. Western Blot D. Complete blood count 47. The nurse is evaluating nutritional outcomes for an elderly client with anorexia. Which data best indicates that the plan of care is effective? A. The client selects a balanced diet from the menu. B. The client's hematocrit improves. C. The client's tissue turgor improves. D. The client gains weight.

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    48. The client is admitted following repair of a fractured femur with cast application. Which nursing assessment should be reported to the doctor? A. Pain B. Warm toes C. Pedal pulses rapid D. Paresthesia of the toes 49. Which would be an expected finding during injection of dye with a cardiac catheterization? A. Cold extremity distant to the injection site B. Warmth in the extremity C. Extreme chest pain D. Itching in the extremities 50. Which action by the healthcare worker indicates a need for further teaching? A. The nursing assistant wears gloves while giving the client a bath. B. The nurse wears goggles while drawing blood from the client. C. The doctor w r ashes his hands before examining the client. D. The nurse wears gloves to take the client's vital signs. 51. The client is having electroconvulsive therapy for treatment of severe depression. Which of the following, indicates that the client's ECT has been effective?

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    A. The diem Loses cons dousness. B. The client vomits. C. The client's ECG indicates tachycardia. D. The client has a grand mal seizure. 52. A 5-year-old is being tested for pinworms. To collect a specimen for assessment of pinworms, the nurse should teach the mother to: A. Examine the perianal area with a flashlight 2-3 hours after the child is asleep and to collect any eggs on a clear tape B. Scrape the skin with a piece of cardboard and bring it to the clinic C. Obtain a stool specimen in the afternoon D. Bring a hair sample to the dime for evaluation 53. Which instruction should be given regarding, the medication used to treat enterobiasis (pinworms)? A. Treatment is not recommended for children less chan 10 years of age. B. The entire family should be treated. C. Medication therapy will continue for 1 year. D. Intravenous antibiotic therapy will be ordered. 54. Which client should be assigned to the pregnant licensed practical nurse A. The client who just returned after receiving linear accelerator radiation therapy for lung cancer B. The client with a radium implant for cervical cancer

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    C. The client who has just been administered soluble brachytherapy for thyroid cancer D. The client who has returned from placement of iridium seeds for prostate cancer 55. Which client should be assigned to a private room if only one is available? A. The client with Cushing's syndrome B. The client with diabetes C. The client with acromegaly D. The client with myxedema 56. The nurse caring for a client on the pediatric unit administers adult- strength Digitalis to the 3-pound infant. As a result of her actions, the baby suffers permanent heart and brain damage. The nurse can be charged with: A. Negligence B. Tort C. Assault D. Malpractice 57. Which assignment should not be performed by the licensed practical nurse? A. Inserting a Foley catheter B. Discontinuing a nasogastric tube C. Obtaining a sputum specimen D. Initiating a blood transfusion

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    58. A client in the family planning clinic asks the muse about the most likely time for her to conceive. The nurse explains that conception is most likely to occur when: A. Estrogen levels are low. B. Lutenizing hormone is high. C. The endometrial lining is thin. D. The progesterone level is low. 59. A client tells the nurse chat she plans to use the rhythm method of birth control. The nurse is aware that the success of the rhythm method depends on the: A. Age of the client B. Frequency of intercourse C. Re gularity of the menses D. Range of the client's temperature 50. A client with diabetes asks the nurse for advice regarding methods of birth control. Which method of birth control is most suitable for the client with diabetes? A. Intrauterine device B. Oral contraceptives C. Diaphragm D. Contraceptive sponge 61. The doctor suspects that the client has an ectopic pregnancy. Which symptom is consistent with a ±agnosis of ectopic pregnancy? A. Painless vaginal bleeding

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    B. Abdominal cramping C. Throbbing pain in the upper quadrant D. Sudden, stabbing pain in the lower quadrant 62. The nurse is teaching a pregnant client about nutritional needs during pregnancy. Which menu selection will best meet the nutritional needs of the pregnant client? A. Hamburger pattie, green beans, French fries, and iced tea B. Roast beef sandwich, potato chips, baked beans, and cola C. Baked chicken, fruit cup, potato salad, coleslaw, yogurt, and iced tea D. Fish sandwich, gelatin with fruit, and coffee 63. The client with hyperemesis gravidarum is at risk for developing: A. Re spiratory alkalosis without dehydration B. Metabolic acidosis with dehydration C. Re spiratory acido sis without dehydration D. Metabolic alkalosis with dehydration 64. A client with a fractured hip has been placed in traction. WTiicti statement is true regarding balanced skeletal traction? Balanced skeletal traction: A. Utilizes a pin through bones B. Requires that both legs be secured C. Utilizes Kirschner wires D. Is used primarily to heal the fractured hips

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