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How to Easily Pass the NCLEX NCLEX-RN Exam: Expert Advice

Questions 201

A pregnant client during labor is irritable and feels the urge to vomit. The nurse should recognize this as the:

Options:

A.

Fourth stage of labor

B.

Third stage of labor

C.

Transition stage of labor

D.

Second stage of labor

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Questions 202

A client who is 7 months pregnant is diagnosed with pyelonephritis. The nurse anticipates the physician ordering:

Options:

A.

Oxytocin

B.

Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4)

C.

Ampicillin

D.

Tetracycline

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Questions 203

A 67-year-old client will be undergoing a coronary arteriography in the morning. Client teaching about postprocedure nursing care should include that:

Options:

A.

Bed rest with bathroom privileges will be ordered

B.

He will be kept NPO for 8–12 hours

C.

Some oozing of blood at the arterial puncture site is normal

D.

The leg used for arterial puncture should be keptstraight for 8–12 hours

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Questions 204

A 13-year-old hemophiliac is hospitalized for hemarthrosis of his right knee. To relieve the pain, the nurse should:

Options:

A.

Place on bed rest; elevate and splint the right knee

B.

Apply moist heat to the right knee

C.

Administer aspirin for pain

D.

Encourage active range of motion to right knee

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Questions 205

A 66-year-old female client has smoked 2 packs of cigarettes per day for 20 years. Her arterial blood gases on room air are as follows: pH 7.35; PO2 70 mm Hg; PCO2 55 mm Hg; HCO3 32 mEq/L. These blood gases reflect:

Options:

A.

Compensated metabolic acidosis

B.

Compensated respiratory acidosis

C.

Compensated respiratory alkalosis

D.

Uncompensated respiratory acidosis

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Questions 206

A pregnant client experiences a precipitous delivery. The nursing action during a precipitous delivery is to:

Options:

A.

Control the delivery by guiding expulsion of fetus

B.

Leave the room to call the physician

C.

Push against the perineum to stop delivery

D.

Cross client’s legs tightly

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Questions 207

The physician is preparing to induce labor on a 40-week multigravida. The nurse should anticipate the administration of:

Options:

A.

Oxytocin (Pitocin)

B.

Progesterone

C.

Vasopressin (Pitressin)

D.

Ergonovine maleate

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Questions 208

A 45-year-old male client was admitted to a chemical dependency treatment center following legal problems related to alcohol abuse. He states, “I know that alcohol is a problem for some people, but I can stop whenever I want to. I’m never sick or miss work, and no one can complain about me.” During the initial assessment, the best response by the nurse would be:

Options:

A.

“The fact is you are an alcoholic or you wouldn’t be here.”

B.

“I understand it took strength to admit yourself to the unit, and I will do my part to help you to stay alcohol- free.”

C.

“If you can stop drinking when you want to, why don’t you stop?”

D.

“It’s good that you can stop drinking when you want to.”

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Questions 209

An elective saline abortion has been performed on a 3- week primigravida. Following the procedure, the nurse should be alert for which early side effect?

Options:

A.

Water satiety

B.

Thirst

C.

Edema

D.

Diabetes insipidus

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Questions 210

A 1000-mL dose of lactated Ringer’s solution is to be infused in 8 hours. The drop factor for the tubing is 10 gtt/mL. How many drops per minute should the nurse administer?

Options:

A.

125 gtt/min

B.

48 gtt/min

C.

20 gtt/min

D.

21 gtt/min

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Questions 211

A type I diabetic client delivers a male newborn. The newborn is 45 minutes old. What is the primary nursing goal in the nursery during the first hours for this newborn?

Options:

A.

Bonding

B.

Maintain normal blood sugar

C.

Maintain normal nutrition

D.

Monitor intake and output

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Questions 212

At 16 weeks’ gestation, a pregnant client is admitted to the maternity unit to have a McDonald procedure (cerclage) done. She tells the RN who is admitting her to the unit that her physician had explained what this procedure was, but that she did not understand. The RN explains to the client that the purpose for this procedure is to:

Options:

A.

Reinforce an incompetent cervix

B.

Repair the amniotic sac

C.

Evaluate cephalopelvic disproportion

D.

Dilate the cervix

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Questions 213

A 3-year-old child is admitted with a diagnosis of possible noncommunicating hydrocephalus. What is the first symptom that indicates increased intracranial pressure?

Options:

A.

Bulging fontanelles

B.

Seizure

C.

Headache

D.

Ataxia

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Questions 214

The nurse instructs a client on the difference between true labor and false labor. The nurse explains, “In true labor:

Options:

A.

Uterine contractions will weaken with walking.”

B.

Uterine contractions will strengthen with walking.”

C.

The cervix does not dilate.”

D.

The fetus does not descend.”

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Questions 215

A client was not using his seat belt when involved in a car accident. He fractured ribs 5, 6, and 7 on the left and developed a left pneumothorax. Assessment findings include:

Options:

A.

Crackles and paradoxical chest wall movement

B.

Decreased breath sounds on the left and chest pain with movement

C.

Rhonchi and frothy sputum

D.

Wheezing and dry cough

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Questions 216

A client has been admitted to the labor and delivery unit in active labor. After assessing her, the RN notes that the client’s fetus position is left occipital posterior. Which of the following statements best describes what this means to the labor process:

Options:

A.

Decreases the overall time of the labor process

B.

Prolongs the client’s first stage of labor

C.

Decreases the time of the client’s first stage of labor

D.

Prolongs the client’s third stage of labor

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Questions 217

On a mother’s 2nd postpartum day after having a vaginal delivery, the RN is preparing to assess her perineum and anus as part of her daily assessment. The best position for the client to be placed in for this assessment is:

Options:

A.

Sims’

B.

Fowler’s

C.

Prone

D.

Any position that the RN chooses

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Questions 218

A client experiencing delusions states, “I came here because there were people surrounding my house that wanted to take me away and use my body for science.” The best response by the nurse would be:

Options:

A.

“Describe the people surrounding your house that want to take you away.”

B.

“I need more information on why you think others want to use your body for science.”

C.

“There were no people surrounding your house, your relatives brought you here, and no one really wants your body for science.”

D.

“I know that must be frightening for you; let the staff know when you are having thoughts that trouble you.”

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Questions 219

A 79-year-old client with Alzheimer’s disease is exhibiting significant memory impairment, cognitive impairment, extremely impaired judgment in social situations, and agitation when placed in a new situation or around unfamiliar people. The nurse should include the following strategy in the client’s care:

Options:

A.

Maintain routines and usual structure and adhere to schedules.

B.

Encourage the client to attend all structured activities on the unit, whether she wants to or not.

C.

Ask the client to go to an activity once. If she gives no response right away, change the question around, asking the same thing.

D.

Give the client two or three choices to decide what she wants to do.

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Questions 220

A laboring client presents with a prolapsed cord. The nurse should immediately place the client in what position?

Options:

A.

Reverse Trendelenburg

B.

Fowler’s

C.

Trendelenburg

D.

Sims’

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