NCLEX Secrets - Level of Cognitive Ability (Analysis 41-45)

NCLEX Secrets - Level of Cognitive Ability 41. A physician prescribes home health nurse visits for a child discharged with Reye's syndrome. During a home visit, a nurse instructs the parents about the residual effects of Reye's syndrome. Which statement, if made by the parents, indicates a need for further instruction? a) we need to check for jaundiced skin and eyes everyday b) we need to have the child nap during the day to provide rest c) we need to decrease the stimuli at home to prevent increased intracranial pressure d) we need to give frequent,...

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NCLEX Review About The Aging Eye (16-20)

NCLEX Review About The Aging Eye 16. A nurse is providing instructions to a client and the family regarding home care after right eye cataract removal. Which statement by the client would indicate an understanding of the instructions? a) I will not sleep on my left side b) I will not sleep on my right side c) I will not sleep with my head elevated d) I will not wear my glasses until my physician says it is okay 17. A day care nurse is observing a 2-year old child and suspects that the child may have strabismus. Which observation made by the...

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NCLEX Reviewer Download about Pediatric Nursing (76-80)

NCLEX Reviewer Download about Pediatric Nursing 76. An emergency room nurse is performing an assessment on a child suspected of being sexually abused. Which assessment data obtained by the nurse most likely support this suspicion? a) poor hygiene b) fear of the parents c) difficulty walking d) bald spots on the scalp   77. A nurse is performing an assessment of a 7-year old child who is suspected of having episodes of absence seizures. Which assessment question to the mother will assist in providing information that will identify the symptoms...

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Pediatric Nurse Education (71-75)

Pediatric Nurse Education Questions 71-75 71. A clinic nurse provides instructions to a parent of a toddler experiencing physiological anorexia. Which statement if made by the parent indicates a need for further instructions? a) I will not force-feed my child b) I will be feed my child if she will not eat c) I will limit the juice intake to less than 12 ounces per day d) At mealtime, I will offer less than my child may eat and let my child ask for more   72. A child with autism is being admitted to the hospital for diagnostic tests. The...

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Pediatric Nurse Education (66-70)

Pediatric Nurse Education Questions 66-70 66. A nurse is evaluating the developmental level of a 2-year old child. Which of the following does the nurse expect to observe? a) use fork to eat b) uses a cup to drink c) pours own milk into a cup d) uses a knife for cutting food   67. The parents of a 2-year old child arrive at a hospital to visit their child. The child is in the playroom when the parents arrive. When the parents enter the playroom, the child does not readily approach the parents. The nurse interprets this behavior as...

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Test Prep for Nursing Exam about Pediatric Nursing (61-65)

61. A nurse is planning care for a newborn of a diabetic mother. A priority nursing diagnosis for this infant: a) hyperthermia related to excess fat and glycogen b) risk for injury related to low blood glucose levels c) risk for delayed development related to excessive size d) risk for aspiration related to impaired suck and swallow   62. A nursing instructor asks a nursing student to describe the procedure for administering erythromycin (0.5% Ilotycin) ointment on the eyes of a neonate. The instructor determines that the student needs to...

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Online Nursing Practice Test about Pharmacology (71-75)

window.google_analytics_uacct = "UA-6075767-14"; CHEAP BUY ! ! !         NCLEX E-Book with FREE Saunders and KAPLAN ($4) 71. A nursing student needs to administer potassium chloride intravenously as prescribed to a client with hypokalemia. The nursing instructor determines that the student is unprepared for this procedure if the student states that which of the following is part of the plan for preparation and administration of the potassium? a) obtaining a controlled IV infusion pump b) monitoring urine...

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Test Prep for Nursing Exam about Pediatric Nursing (56-60)

56. A nurse on the pediatric unit is caring for four clients and is preparing to do rounds. Which client should the nurse see first? a) a client being discharged who needs to receive an immunization b) a client who has returned from the recovery room and is restless c) a client scheduled for an upper GI series d) a client with ear tubes that came out spontaneously 57. A nurse in a newborn nursery is monitoring a preterm newborn infant for respiratory distress syndrome. Which assessment signs, if noted in the newborn infant, would alert...

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NCLEX Review about Obstetrical Malpractice (96-100)

NCLEX Review about Obstetrical Malpractice 96. A nurse is performing an assessment on a client diagnosed with placenta previa. Which of these assessment findings would the nurse expect to note? Select all that apply a) uterine rigidity b) uterine tenderness c) severe abdominal pain d) bright red vaginal bleeding e) soft, relaxed, nontender uterus f) fundal height may be greater than expected fro gestational age 97. A nurse is caring for four 1-day postpartum clients. Which client has an abnormal finding that would require further intervention? a)...

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NCLEX Review about Obstetrical Malpractice (91-95)

NCLEX Review about Obstetrical Malpractice 91. A nurse in labor room is assisting with the vaginal delivery of a newborn infant. The nurse would monitor the client closely for risk of uterine rupture if which of the following occurred? a) forcep delivery b) schultz presentation c) hypotonic contractions d) weak bearing-down efforts 92. A clinic nurse is performing a prenatal assessment on a pregnant client. The nurse would implement teaching related to the risk of abruptio placentae if which of the following information was obtained on assessment? a)...

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Sample NCLEX about Obstetrics Nursing (86-90)

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Sample NCLEX about Obstetrics Nursing (81-85)

Sample NCLEX about Obstetrics Nursing 81. A nurse is caring for a client in labor and prepares to auscultate the fetal heart rate by using a Doppler ultrasound device. The nurse accurately determines that the fetal heart sounds are heard by: a) Noting whether the heart rate is greater than 140 bpm b) placing the diaphragm of the Doppler on the mother's abdomen c) palpating the maternal radial pulse while listening to the fetal heart rate d) Performing Leopold's maneuver first to determine the location of the fetal heart 82. A nurse is caring...

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Obstetric Nursing CEUS Practice Test (76-80)

Obstetric Nursing CEUS Practice Test 76. A nurse is reviewing true and false labor signs with multiparous client. The nurse determines that the client understands the signs of true labor if she makes which statement? a) I won't be in labor until the baby engages b) my contractions will be felt in the abdominal area c) my contractions will not be as painful if I walk around d) my contractions will increase in duration and intensity 77. A client in labor has been pushing effectively for 1 hour. A nurse determines that the client,s primary physiological...

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Obstetric Nursing CEUS Practice Test (71-75)

Obstetric Nursing CEUS Practice Test 71.A nurse implements a teaching plan for a pregnant client who is newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus. Which statement, if made by the client, indicates a need for further teaching? a) I should stay on the diabetic diet b) I should perform glucose monitoring at home c) I should avoid exercise because of the negative effects on insulin production d) I should be aware of any infections and report signs of infection immediately to my health care provider 72. A client has just had surgery to...

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Obstetric Nursing CEUS Practice Test (66-70)

Obstetric Nursing CEUS Practice Test 66. A clinic nurse is performing a psychosocial assessment of a client who has been told that she is pregnant. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the client is at high risk for contracting immunodeficiency virus (HIV)? a) a client who has a history of intravenous drug use b) a client who has a significant other who is heterosexual c) a client who has a history of sexually transmitted diseases d) a client who has had one sexual partner for the past 10 years 67. A nurse in maternity unit...

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Obstetric Nursing CEUS Practice Test (61-65)

Obstetric Nursing CEUS Practice Test 61. A pregnant client visits a clinic for a scheduled prenatal appointment. The client tells the nurse that she frequently has a backache, and the nurse provides instructions regarding measures that will assist in relieving the backache. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further instructions? a) I should wear flat-heeled shoes b) I should sleep on firm mattress c) I should try to maintain good posture d) I should do more exercises to strengthen my back muscles 62. A clinic nurse has instructed...

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NCLEX Flashcards on Obstetric Nursing (56-60)

NCLEX Flashcards on Obstetric Nursing 56. A nurse has performed a nonstress test on a pregnant client and is reviewing the fetal monitor strip. The nurse interprets the test as reactive and understands that this indicates: a) normal findings b) abnormal findings c) the need for further evaluation d) that the findings on the monitor were difficult to interpret 57. A nonstress test is performed on a client who is pregnant and the results of the test indicate nonreactive findings. The physician orders a contraction stress test to be done and the...

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NCLEX Flashcards on Obstetric Nursing (51-55)

NCLEX Flashcards on Obstetric Nursing 51. A nurse is performing an assessment of primipara who is being evaluated in clinic during her second trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following indicates an abnormal physical finding that necessities further testing? a) quickening b) braxton hicks contractions c) consistent increase in fundal height d) fetal heart rate of 180 bpm 52. A nurse is performing an assessment of a pregnant client who is at 28 weeks of gestation. The nurse measures the fundal height in centimeters and expects the finding...

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Obstetric Nursing Test (46-50)

Obstetric Nursing Test Questions 46-50 46. A mother complains of pain due to breast engorgement and is bottle-feeding her newborn. Which action by the mother needs follow-up? a) the mother applies warm compress on her breasts b) the mother wears support bra c) the mother applies cold compress on her breasts d) the mother takes prescribed analgesics 47. A nurse is assisting a client who is in first stage of labor (active phase). A priority nursing action for the nurse is: a) encourage the woman to blow out strong, short breaths b) assist the...

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