NCLEX RN TEST 1 2024-2025

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NCLEX RN TEST 1 2024-2025

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Question 1: Which medication is often used to treat the client with

N.gonorrhea?a Sitavig (acyclovir) b Vibramycin (doxycycline) c Retrovir (zidovudine) d Aldara (imiquimod)

Answer:

b Vibramycin (doxycycline) Question 2: The nurse is evaluating the client's pulmonary artery pressure (PAP). The nurse is

aware that PAP evaluates:

Pressure in the left ventricle Systolic, diastolic, and mean pressure in the pulmonary artery Pressure in the pulmonary veins Pressure in the right ventricle

Answer:

Systolic, diastolic, and mean pressure in the pulmonary artery

Question 3: The physician has ordered atropine sulfate 0.4milligrams IM before surgery. The medication is supplied in 0.8 milligrams per milliliter. How much medication should the nurse prepare to administer?

0.25mL 0.5mL 1.0mL 1.25mL

Answer:

b 0.5mL Question 4: Which statement is true regarding therapy with Levemir (insulin detemir)?a The onset is 1-2 hours.b It may be mixed with regular insulin.c It peaks in 2-3 hours.d The duration is 24 hours.

Answer:

d The duration is 24 hours.Question 5: In planning care for the patient with ulcerative colitis, the nurse identifies which nursing diagnosis as a priority?Anxiety Impaired skin integrity Fluid volume deficit Nutrition altered, less than body requirements

Answer:

c Fluid volume deficit

Question 6: Which of the following is a late sign associated with oral cancer?

Warmth Odor Pain Ulcer with flat edges

Answer:

c Pain Question 7: When assessing deep tendon reflexes, the nurse grades the client's patellar reflex

as a 3+. This reading indicates that the assessed reflex is:

Stronger than normal Hypoactive Normal Hyperactive

Answer:

a Stronger than normal Question 8: The client with diabetes is preparing for discharge. During discharge teaching, the nurse assesses the client's ability to care for himself. Which statement made by the client would indicate a need for follow-up after discharge?"I live by myself." "I have trouble seeing." "I have a cat in the house with me." "I usually drive myself to the doctor."

Answer:

b "I have trouble seeing." Question 9: The nurse is discharging a client with a prescription of eyedrops. Which observation by the nurse would indicate a need for further client teaching?Shaking of the suspension to mix the medication Administering a second eyedrop medication immediately after the first one was instilled Washing the hands before and after the administration of the drops Holding the lower lid down without pressing the eyeball to instill the drops

Answer:

b Administering a second eyedrop medication immediately after the first one was instilled Question 10: The nurse is assessing the vital signs of a client with pancreatic cancer. In

addition to routine vital signs, the nurse assesses the fifth vital sign of:

Anorexia Pain Insomnia Fatigue

Answer:

b Pain Question 11: The charge nurse is making assignments for the day. After accepting the assignment to care for a client with leukemia, the nurse tells the charge nurse that her child has chickenpox. Which initial action should the charge nurse take?a Change the nurse's assignment to another client.b Explain to the nurse that there is no risk to the client.c Ask the nurse if the chickenpox have crusted.d Ask the nurse if she has ever had the chickenpox.

Answer:

d Ask the nurse if she has ever had the chickenpox.

Question 12: The nurse can help alleviate the discomfort the client is experiencing associated

with xerostomia by:

Limiting fluid intake Administering an analgesic Splinting swollen joints Providing sugarless hard candy

Answer:

Providing sugarless hard candy dry mouth

Question 13: Which information should be given to the client using a TENS unit?

"Electrocution may occur if you use water with this unit." "Skin irritation may occur with prolonged use of the unit." "The unit can be placed anywhere on the body without fear of adverse reactions." "A cream or lotion should be applied to the skin before applying the unit."

Answer:

b "Skin irritation may occur with prolonged use of the unit." Question 14: Due to a high census, it has been necessary for a number of clients to be transferred to other units within the hospital. Which client should be transferred to the postpartum unit?a A 66-year-old female with gastroenteritis b A 40-year-old female with a hysterectomy c A 27-year-old male with severe depression d A 28-year-old male with ulcerative colitis

Answer:

b A 40-year-old female with a hysterectomy Question 15: The nurse is assessing the abdomen. The nurse knows the best sequence to

perform the assessment is:

Inspection, auscultation, palpation Auscultation, palpation, inspection Palpation, inspection, auscultation Inspection, palpation, auscultation

Answer:

a Inspection, auscultation, palpation