NCLEX Review on Delegation and Prioritization Questions (1-5)

If you want to master the art of taking NCLEX exam on Fundamentals of Nursing... Try our Fundamentals Test Bank... It is for FREE!!! 1. A nurse from medical-surgical unit is asked to work on the orthopedic unit. The medical-surgical nurse has no orthopedic nursing experience. Which client should be assigned to the medical-surgical nurse?a) a client with a cast for a fractured femur and who has numbness and discoloration of the toes b) a client with balanced skeletal traction and who needs assistance with morning care c) a client who...

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Online Nursing Practice Test about Pharmacology (66-70)

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Online Nursing Practice Test about Pharmacology (61-65)

61. The nurse will administer drugs to several patients. Which of the following drugs should she administer first? a) hydralazine for a client with PIH b) antibiotic for ruptured abscess c) insulin for a client with high blood glucose d) diuretic for the client with congestive heart failure 62. When administering Synthroid (Levothyroxine), which of the following considerations should be observed by the nurse? a) assess pulse rate prior to administration b) administer the medication on full stomach c) advise client to increase fluid intake d)...

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Online Nursing Practice Test about Pharmacology (56-60)

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Test Prep for Nursing Exam about Pediatric Nursing (46-50)

window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-6075767-14"; CHEAP BUY ! ! !         NCLEX E-Book with FREE Saunders and KAPLAN ($4) 46. The physician called the nurse and told her to prepare to give "enemas until clear" to an 18-month old child before surgery for Hirschprung's disease. What would the nurse anticipate the physician to order? a) saline (300 ml) b) tap water (120 ml) c) oil retention (250 ml) d) fleet solution (200 ml) 47. When a doctor has consent form signed for a surgical procedure on a child,...

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Online Nursing Practice Test about Pharmacology (51-55)

51. A medication is ordered to be given, 1250 mg. BID. Available stock is 10 gram in 50 ml. How many ml. will be given per dose? 52. The client with schizophrenia has been prescribed with Thorazine (Chlorpromazine) 25 mg QID. He experiences protrusion and rolling of tongue, involuntary movements of the body and extremities, sucking and smacking movements of the lips. These signs and symptoms indicate which of the following adverse reactions to the drug? a) pseudoparkinsonism b) akathisia c) acute dystonia d) tardive dyskinesia 53. You will administer...

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NCLEX Review about Cardiac Nursing (36-40)

NCLEX Review about Cardiac Nursing 36. The following are manifestations of left-sided congestive heart failure. Select all that apply a) hypertension b) dependent edema c) hypokalemia d) paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea e) non-productive cough f) pink-tinged, frothy sputum g) ascites 37. Which of the following health teachings should be included when caring for a client with angina pectoris? a) limit cigarette smoking b) do not go out during cold weather c) take sublingual nitroglycerine every 5 minutes until chest pain subsides d) keep nitroglycerine...

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Online Nursing Practice Test about Pharmacology (46-50)

46. The client is taking Sudafed. Which herbal drug should not be taken by the client? a) valerian b) feverfew c) black cohosh d) billberry 47. The client is taking neupogen. Which of the following is the desired effect of the drug? a) increased in plasma b) increased in platelet c) increase in RBC'S d) increase in WBC 48. The client is on Coumadin therapy. The prothrombin time (PT) is 32 secs. Which of the following is the most appropriate action by the nurse? a) withhold the drug b) continue giving the drug c) report the result...

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Online Nursing Practice Test about Pharmacology (41-45)

41. The client is receiving Spironolactone (Aldactone). Which of the following diets is recommended for the client? a) high-potassium diet b) high-protein diet c) low-potassium diet d) low protein diet 42. The client is receiving Gentamycin sulfate (Garamycin). Which of the following are side effects of the drug? Select all that apply. a) photosensitivity b) elevated BUN c) elevated serum creatinine d) hearing loss e) increased urine output f) nausea and vomiting 43. The client is receiving amphogel (AL-OH). Which of the following...

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Online Nursing Practice Test about Pharmacology (36-40)

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NCLEX Review about Digestive Problems 41-45

NCLEX Review about Digestive Problems 41. The client with liver cirrhosis has developed esophageal varices. Which of the following should the nurse advise the client to avoid? Select all that apply a) coughing b) straining at stool c) yawning d) bending and stooping e) swallowing f) heavy lifting g) spicy foods 42. The client had undergone Billroth II surgery. Which of the following health teachings should be taken to the client before discharge? Select all that apply a) take dry, high protein foods b) limit concentrated carbohydrates c)...

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Online Nursing Practice Test about Pharmacology (31-35)

31. 60-year old man is receiving Tagamet/IV. After 30 minutes of infusion, he complains of headache and dizziness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a) stop infusion b) call the physician c) take vital signs d) elevate the head of bed 32. The client is receiving Gentamycin sulfate (garamycin), an amoniglycoside. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor? a) BUN, serum creatinine b) SGOT, SGPT c) serum glucose levels d) complete blood count 33. Which of the following statements by the...

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Online Nursing Practice Test about Pharmacology (26-30)

window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-6075767-14"; CHEAP BUY ! ! !         NCLEX E-Book with FREE Saunders and KAPLAN ($4) 26. Which of the following signs and symptoms indicates toxicity of gentamycin sulfate (garamycin)? a) nausea and vomiting b) hypotension c) numbness of fingers and toes d) ringing in the ears 27. The client has history of allergy to sulfonamides and penicillin. Which of the following drugs may safely be given to the client? a) ampicillin b) cloxacillin c) ciprofloxacin d) co-trimoxazole 28....

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Online Nursing Practice Test about Pharmacology (21-25)

window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-6075767-14"; CHEAP BUY ! ! !         NCLEX E-Book with FREE Saunders and KAPLAN ($4) 21. Which of the following assessment findings indicate that propylthiouracil (PTU) is effective in the treatment of grave's disease? a) the exopthalmos is decreased b) the weight decreased c) the edema decreased d) the pulse rate decreased 22. What medication does the nurse expect to be prescribed for a client with adrenal insufficiency? a) epinephrine b) hydrocortisone c) cyclophosphamide d)...

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NCLEX Secrets - Neurology Board Review (56-60)

NCLEX Secrets - Neurology Board Review 56. Which of the following is a sign of neuroleptic malignant syndrome? a) Temperature of 39.9 C b) muscle weakness c) red-purplish blotchy areas in the skin d) weight gain 57. A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed to have head injury. Which of the following situations needs intervention by the nurse? a) the padded side rails are up b) the bed is adjusted to low level c) the client's spouse turns on the TV one hour in the afternoon and 2 hours in the evening d) the head of bed is elevated at...

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Intrapartum NCLEX Questions 41-45

Let us try to answer Intrapartum NCLEX Questions . . . 41. The client had been diagnosed to have PIH (pregnancy-induced hypertension). Which of the following should be included in her care? Select all that apply a) administer magnesium sulfate IV drip as ordered b) check urine for presence of protein c) have calcium gluconate readily available d) monitor for elevated liver enzymes e) observe for elevated platelet counts f) encourage ambulation 42. A clinic nurse is teaching a pregnant client about the warning signs in pregnancy. Which...

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Online Nursing Practice Test about Pharmacology (16-20)

16. The client with liver cirrhosis has an ammonia level of 80 mcg/dl. Which of the following medications does the nurse anticipate to be ordered for the client? a) dulcolax b) metamucil c) lactulose d) senokot 17. Which of the following indicates effectiveness of Spirolactone, in the client with liver cirrhosis? a) increase in weight b) decrease in abdominal girth c) increase in serum potassium level d) decrease in jaundice 18. Which of the following is a contraindication to influenza vaccine? a) chronic illness b) allergy to eggs c) diabetes...

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NCLEX Review about Gastrointestinal Disorder 36-40

NCLEX Review about Gastrointestinal Disorder 36. The client had been diagnosed to have acute pancreatitis. Which of the following signs and symptoms most likely are experienced by the client? Select all that apply a) pain in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen b) bile-stained vomitus c) elevated serum amylase d) hypercalcemia e) steatorrhea f) hypoglycemia g) weight loss 37. The child has been diagnosed to have Hirschprung's disease (Aganglionic megacolon) by rectal biopsy. Which of the following findings most likely is experienced by the...

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NCLEX Secrets about Musculoskeletal Injuries (36-40)

NCLEX Secrets about Musculoskeletal Injuries 36. A patient was admitted and diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Which of the following is true of the disease? a) the disease is characterized by muscle weakness b) the signs and symptoms are relieved by steroids c) the disease is related to arthritis d) the disease is characterized by tender points in the different parts of the body and headache 37. The client with cervical spinal cord injury is on halo-vest traction. Which of the following emergency equipment is most important to keep readily available...

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