NCLEX-PN Practice Exam

A.

Expressing feelings of low self-worth

B.

Discussing remorse and guilt for actions

C.

Displaying dependence on others

D.

Expressing anger toward others

A.

Pear

B.

Apple

C.

Orange

D.

Banana

A.

Maintain the client in a semi-Fowler's position with the head and neck supported by pillows

B.

Encourage the client to turn her head side to side, to promote drainage of oral secretions

C.

Maintain the client in a supine position with sandbags placed on either side of the head and neck

D.

Encourage the client to cough and breathe deeply every 2 hours, with the neck in a flexed position

A.

Dairy products

B.

Carbonated beverages

C.

Refined sugars

D.

Luncheon meats

A.

A history of consistent employment

B.

A below-average intelligence

C.

A history of cruelty to animals

D.

An expression of remorse for his actions

A.

In the fourth stage of labor

B.

Two days post-appendectomy

C.

With a venous access device

D.

With bipolar disorder

A.

Administering pain medication

B.

Checking the adequacy of urinary output

C.

Requesting a daily complete blood count

D.

Obtaining a blood glucose by finger stick

A.

She can pull a toy behind her.

B.

She can copy a horizontal line.

C.

She can build a tower of eight blocks.

D.

She can broad-jump.

A.

Wire cutters

B.

Oral airway

C.

Pliers

D.

Tracheostomy set

A.

Record the heart rate and call the physician

B.

Record the heart rate and administer the medication

C.

Administer the medication and recheck the heart rate in 15 minutes

D.

Hold the medication and recheck the heart rate in 30 minutes

A.

Gastric lavage

B.

Chelating agents

C.

Antiemetics

D.

Activated charcoal

A.

Elbow restraints

B.

Full arm restraints

C.

Wrist restraints

D.

Mummy restraints

A.

Diabetes

B.

Gastric ulcers

C.

Emphysema

D.

Pancreatitis

A.

Assigning a nursing assistant to sit with him until he falls asleep

B.

Allowing the client to room with another elderly client

C.

Administering a bedtime sedative

D.

Leaving a nightlight on during the evening and night shifts

A.

Weight loss

B.

Itching

C.

Ringing in the ears

D.

Bruising

A.

Darvocet (propoxyphene) 65mg PO every 4–6 hrs. PRN

B.

Mysoline (primidone) 250mg PO TID

C.

Coumadin (warfarin sodium) 10mg PO

D.

Premarin (conjugated estrogen) .625mg PO daily

A.

High in fiber

B.

Low in sodium

C.

High in iodine

D.

Low in fiber

A.

Shortness of breath

B.

Nocturnal polyuria

C.

Daytime oliguria

D.

Crackles in the lungs

A.

Place the probe on the child's abdomen

B.

Recalibrate the oximeter at the beginning of each shift

C.

Apply the probe and wait 15 minutes before obtaining a reading

D.

Place the probe on the child's finger

A.

Administer the medication using a nipple

B.

Administer the medication using the calibrated dropper in the bottle

C.

Administer the medication using a plastic baby spoon

D.

Administer the medication in a baby bottle with 1oz. of water

A.

"You will be given medicine to relax you during the treatment."

B.

"The treatment will produce a controlled grand mal seizure."

C.

"The treatment might produce nausea and headache."

D.

"You can expect to be sleepy and confused for a time after the treatment."

A.

Bull's eye rash

B.

Papular crusts

C.

Bullae

D.

Plaques

A.

Soft oatmeal cookie

B.

Buttered popcorn

C.

Peanut butter and jelly sandwich

D.

Cheese pizza

A.

Photosensitivity

B.

Elevated temperature

C.

Weight gain

D.

Elevated blood pressure

A.

Taking the medication with meals will increase its effectiveness.

B.

The medication can cause sleep disturbances.

C.

More frequent dental appointments will be needed for special gum care.

D.

The medication decreases the effects of oral contraceptives.

A.

Level of consciousness

B.

Gag reflex

C.

Urinary output

D.

Movement of extremities

A.

Over-the-counter eyedrops can be used to treat redness and irritation.

B.

The eye shield should be worn at night.

C.

It will be necessary to wear special cataract glasses.

D.

A prescription for medication to control post-operative pain will be needed.

A.

Strep throat

B.

Epiglottitis

C.

Laryngotracheobronchitis

D.

Bronchiolitis

A.

Offer the baby sterile water between feedings of formula

B.

Apply an emollient to the baby's skin to prevent drying

C.

Wear a gown, gloves, and a mask while caring for the infant

D.

Place the baby on enteric isolation

A.

Weighing the client after she eats

B.

Having a staff member remain with her for 1 hour after she eats

C.

Placing high-protein foods in the center of the client's plate

D.

Providing the client with child-size utensils

A.

Trust

B.

Initiative

C.

Independence

D.

Industry

A.

Tinnitus

B.

Nausea

C.

Ataxia

D.

Hypotension

A.

The mottled appearance of the trunk

B.

The presence of conjunctival hemorrhages

C.

Cyanosis of the hands and feet

D.

Respiratory rate of 20–28 per minute

A.

Periorbital edema

B.

Tenseness of the anterior fontanel

C.

Positive Babinski reflex

D.

Negative scarf sign

A.

The client's abdomen is soft.

B.

The client is able to swallow.

C.

The client has active bowel sounds.

D.

The client's abdominal dressing is dry and intact.

A.

Tremulousness

B.

Slow pulse

C.

Nausea

D.

Flushed skin

A.

Anorexia

B.

Seizures

C.

Diplopia

D.

Insomnia

A.

Gout

B.

Pancreatitis

C.

Fractured femur

D.

Disc disease

A.

Thoroughly cooking all foods

B.

Offering yogurt and buttermilk between meals

C.

Forcing fluids

D.

Providing small, frequent meals

A.

Decrease the secretion of pancreatic enzymes

B.

Enhance the effectiveness of methotrexate

C.

Promote peristalsis

D.

Prevent a common side effect of prednisone

A.

Egg white, formula, and orange juice

B.

Apple juice, carrots, whole milk

C.

Rice cereal, apple juice, formula

D.

Melba toast, egg yolk, whole milk

A.

Rectus femoris muscle

B.

Vastus lateralis muscle

C.

Deltoid muscle

D.

Dorsogluteal muscle

A.

Encourage the client to drink extra fluids

B.

Request a low-protein diet for the client

C.

Bathe the client using only mild soap and water

D.

Provide additional warmth for swollen, inflamed joints

A.

Antabuse (disulfiram)

B.

Romazicon (flumazenil)

C.

Dolophine (methodone)

D.

Ativan (lorazepam)

A.

8 a.m.

B.

10 a.m.

C.

3 p.m.

D.

5 a.m.

A.

Alteration in comfort

B.

Alteration in mobility

C.

Alteration in skin integrity

D.

Alteration in O₂ perfusion

A.

Prevent contractures

B.

Promote flexion of the artificial joint

C.

Decrease the pain associated with early ambulation

D.

Alleviate lactic acid production in the leg muscles

A.

Obeying adults is seen as correct behavior.

B.

Showing respect for parents is seen as important.

C.

Pleasing others is viewed as good behavior.

D.

Behavior is determined by consequences.

A.

Determine whether the ear infection has affected her hearing

B.

Make sure that she has taken all the antibiotic

C.

Document that the infection has completely cleared

D.

Obtain a new prescription in case the infection recurs

A.

Cover the right eye with a sterile 4x4

B.

Attempt to remove the metal with a cotton-tipped applicator

C.

Flush the eye for 10 minutes with running water

D.

Cover both eyes and transport the client to the ER

A.

Nephritis

B.

Cardiomegaly

C.

Desquamation

D.

Meningitis

A.

Low protein, complex carbohydrates

B.

High protein, simple carbohydrates

C.

High fat, refined carbohydrates

D.

Low carbohydrates, complex proteins

A.

Holding the infant

B.

Offering a pacifier

C.

Providing a mobile

D.

Offering sterile water

A.

Giving the medication as ordered

B.

Providing extra water with the medication

C.

Giving the medication with an antacid

D.

Requesting an alternate form of the medication

A.

Tomatoes

B.

Legumes

C.

Dried fruits

D.

Nuts

A.

Periodically lie prone without a neck pillow

B.

Sleep only in dorsal recumbent position

C.

Rest in supine position with his head elevated

D.

Sleep on either side but keep his back straight

A.

Low calorie, low carbohydrate

B.

High calorie, low fat

C.

High protein, high fat

D.

Low protein, high carbohydrate

A.

Uses an electric blanket at night

B.

Dresses in extra layers of clothing

C.

Applies a heating pad to her feet

D.

Takes a hot bath morning and evening

A.

A family history of laryngeal cancer

B.

Chronic inhalation of noxious fumes

C.

Frequent straining of the vocal cords

D.

A history of alcohol and tobacco use

A.

Difficulty in breathing after exertion

B.

Numbness and tingling in the extremities

C.

A faster-than-usual heart rate

D.

Feelings of lightheadedness

A.

Speak using words that rhyme

B.

Repeat words or phrases used by others

C.

Include irrelevant details in conversation

D.

Make up new words with new meanings

A.

Brushing the teeth

B.

Drinking a glass of juice

C.

Drinking a cup of coffee

D.

Brushing the hair

A.

14 pounds

B.

18 pounds

C.

25 pounds

D.

30 pounds

A.

Tossed salad with oil and vinegar dressing

B.

Baked potato with sour cream and chives

C.

Cream of tomato soup and crackers

D.

Mixed fruit and yogurt

A.

Increased urinary output

B.

Stabilized weight

C.

Improved appetite

D.

Increased pedal edema

A.

Coloring book and crayons

B.

Ball

C.

Building cubes

D.

Swing set

A.

Constipation

B.

Urinary retention

C.

Diarrhea

D.

Confusion

A.

Loss of sensation in the lower extremities

B.

Back pain that lessens when standing

C.

Decreased urinary output

D.

Pulsations in the periumbilical area

A.

Low blood pressure

B.

Slow, regular pulse

C.

Warm, flushed skin

D.

Increased urination

A.

Hourly urinary output of 40–50cc

B.

Bright red urine with many clots

C.

Dark red urine with few clots

D.

Requests for pain med q 4 hrs.

A.

Irregular movements of the extremities and facial grimacing

B.

Painless swelling over the extensor surfaces of the joints

C.

Faint areas of red demarcation over the back and abdomen

D.

Swelling, inflammation, and effusion of the joints

A.

Prevent insensible water loss

B.

Provide a moist environment with oxygen at 30%

C.

Prevent dehydration and reduce fever

D.

Liquefy secretions and relieve laryngeal spasm

A.

Slow pulse rate, weight loss, diarrhea, and cardiac failure

B.

Weight gain, lethargy, slowed speech, and decreased respiratory rate

C.

Rapid pulse, constipation, and bulging eyes

D.

Decreased body temperature, weight loss, and increased respirations

A.

The contagious stage is 1 day before the onset of the rash until the appearance of vesicles.

B.

The contagious stage lasts during the vesicular and crusting stages of the lesions.

C.

The contagious stage is from the onset of the rash until the rash disappears.

D.

The contagious stage is 1 day before the onset of the rash until all the lesions are crusted.

A.

A religious experience

B.

A stressful event

C.

Low self-esteem

D.

Overwhelming anxiety

A.

Reluctance to swallow

B.

Drooling of blood-tinged saliva

C.

An axillary temperature of 99°F

D.

Respiratory stridor

A.

Skips a meal

B.

Rests in recumbent position

C.

Eats a meal

D.

Sits upright after eating

A.

Toast, jam, and apple juice

B.

Peanut butter cookies and milk

C.

Rice Krispies bar and milk

D.

Cheese pizza and Kool-Aid

A.

The client complains of blurred vision.

B.

The client complains of increased thirst and increased urination.

C.

The client complains of increased weight gain over the past year.

D.

The client complains of changes in taste.

A.

Will need to be repeated when the child is 4 years of age

B.

Is given to determine whether the child is susceptible to pertussis

C.

Is one of a series of injections that protects against dpt and Hib

D.

Is a one-time injection that protects against MMR and varicella

A.

Potato chips

B.

Diet cola

C.

Apple

D.

Milkshake

A.

"Currant jelly" stools

B.

Projectile vomiting

C.

"Ribbonlike" stools

D.

Palpable mass over the flank

A.

Remove the unsightly markings with acetone or alcohol

B.

Cover the radiation site with loose gauze dressing

C.

Sprinkle baby powder over the radiated area

D.

Refrain from using soap or lotion on the marked area

A.

Monitor the client's blood sugar

B.

Suction the mouth and pharynx every hour

C.

Place the client in low Trendelenburg position

D.

Encourage the client to cough

A.

1 hour before meals

B.

30 minutes after meals

C.

With the first bite of a meal

D.

Daily at bedtime

A.

Apply a lanolin-based lotion to the skin

B.

Wash the skin with water and pat dry

C.

Cover the area with a petroleum gauze

D.

Apply an occlusive dressing to the site

A.

Prevent swelling and dysphagia

B.

Decompress the stomach via suction

C.

Prevent contamination of the suture line

D.

Promote healing of the oral mucosa

A.

Speaking and writing

B.

Comprehending spoken words

C.

Carrying out purposeful motor activity

D.

Recognizing and using an object correctly

A.

Just before sun exposure

B.

5 minutes before sun exposure

C.

15 minutes before sun exposure

D.

30 minutes before sun exposure

A.

Agonist effect

B.

Synergistic effect

C.

Antagonist effect

D.

Excitatory effect

A.

Record the pulse rate and administer the medication

B.

Administer the medication and monitor the heart rate

C.

Withhold the medication and notify the doctor

D.

Withhold the medication until the heart rate increases

A.

Solid foods should not be given until the extrusion reflex disappears, at 8–10 months of age.

B.

Solid foods should be introduced one at a time, with 4- to 7-day intervals.

C.

Solid foods can be mixed in a bottle or infant feeder to make feeding easier.

D.

Solid foods should begin with fruits and vegetables.

A.

Withholding all morning medications

B.

Ordering a CBC and CPK

C.

Administering prescribed anti-Parkinsonian medication

D.

Transferring the client to a medical unit

A.

Calcium-rich foods

B.

Canned or frozen vegetables

C.

Processed meat

D.

Raw fruits and vegetables

A.

Abdominal pain and anorexia

B.

Fatigue and bruising

C.

Bleeding and pallor

D.

Petechiae and mucosal ulcers

A.

Preventing infection

B.

Administering antipyretics

C.

Keeping the skin free of moisture

D.

Limiting oral fluid intake

A.

Mashed potatoes

B.

Steamed carrots

C.

Baked fish

D.

Whole-grain cereal

A.

The tail of the pancreas

B.

The head of the pancreas

C.

The body of the pancreas

D.

The entire pancreas

A.

Weight gain

B.

Hair loss

C.

Sore throat

D.

Brittle nails

A.

Prevent addiction

B.

Alleviate pain

C.

Facilitate mobility

D.

Prevent nausea

A.

Oxygen saturation

B.

Respiratory rate

C.

Breath sounds

D.

Arterial blood gases

A.

Gastric distress

B.

Changes in hearing

C.

Red discoloration of bodily fluids

D.

Changes in color vision

A.

Poor iron absorption

B.

Destruction of red blood cells

C.

Lack of intrinsic factor

D.

Insufficient erythropoietin

A.

Providing the client with a favorite meal for dinner

B.

Asking if the client has allergies to shellfish

C.

Encouraging fluids the evening before the test

D.

Telling the client what to expect during the test

A.

Prevent headaches

B.

Boost coagulation

C.

Prevent cerebral anoxia

D.

Keep platelets from clumping together

A.

Medication is rarely needed after 2 weeks.

B.

He will need to take medication the rest of his life.

C.

The course of combined therapy is usually 6 months.

D.

He will be re-evaluated in 1 month to see if further medication is needed.

A.

Switching objects from one hand to another

B.

Crawling

C.

Standing

D.

Rolling over

A.

The medication can cause dental staining.

B.

The client will need to avoid a high-carbohydrate diet.

C.

The client will need a regularly scheduled CBC.

D.

The medication can cause problems with drowsiness.

A.

The infant should not be circumcised.

B.

Surgical correction will be done by 6 months of age.

C.

Surgical correction is delayed until 6 years of age.

D.

The infant should be circumcised to facilitate voiding.

A.

Safflower oil

B.

Sunflower oil

C.

Coconut oil

D.

Canola oil

A.

Memory loss

B.

Failing to recognize familiar objects

C.

Wandering at night

D.

Failing to communicate

A.

Take the medication 30 minutes before eating.

B.

Report changes in appetite and weight.

C.

Wear sunglasses to prevent cataracts.

D.

Schedule a time to take the influenza vaccine.

A.

Place the client in a prone position 15–30 minutes twice a day

B.

Keep the foot of the bed elevated on shock blocks

C.

Place trochanter rolls on either side of the affected leg

D.

Keep the client's leg elevated on two pillows

A.

12 months

B.

18 months

C.

24 months

D.

30 months

A.

Place the implant in a biohazard bag and return it to the lab

B.

Give the client a pair of gloves and ask her to reinsert the implant

C.

Use tongs to pick up the implant and return it to a lead-lined container

D.

Discard the implant in the commode and double-flush

A.

Tell the client to avoid a tub bath for 5 to 7 days

B.

Tell the client to expect clay-colored stools

C.

Tell the client that she can expect lower abdominal pain for the next week

D.

Tell the client that she can resume a regular diet immediately

A.

To drink additional fluids throughout the day

B.

To avoid contact sports for 1–2 months

C.

To have a snack twice a day to prevent hypoglycemia

D.

To continue antibiotic therapy for 6 months

A.

At bedtime

B.

With meals and snacks

C.

Twice daily

D.

Daily in the morning

A.

Meat, eggs, dairy products

B.

Peanut butter, raisins, molasses

C.

Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage

D.

Shrimp, legumes, bran cereals

A.

20–30 minutes three times a week

B.

45 minutes two times a week

C.

1 hour four times a week

D.

1 hour two times a week

A.

Elevate the client's right arm on pillows

B.

Place the client's right arm in a dependent sling

C.

Keep the client's right arm on the bed beside her

D.

Place the client's right arm across her body

A.

Short, abrupt muscle contraction

B.

Quick, bilateral severe jerking movements

C.

Abrupt loss of muscle tone

D.

A brief lapse in consciousness

A.

Zyprexa (olanzapine)

B.

Cogentin (benzatropine mesylate)

C.

Benadryl (diphenhydramine)

D.

Depakote (divalproex sodium)

A.

Playing video games

B.

Swimming

C.

Working crossword puzzles

D.

Playing slow-pitch softball

A.

The client can have a higher-calorie diet.

B.

The client has good control of her diabetes.

C.

The client requires adjustment in her insulin dose.

D.

The client has poor control of her diabetes.

A.

Is asleep 30 minutes after the injection

B.

Asks for extra servings on his meal tray

C.

Has an increased urinary output

D.

States that he is feeling less nauseated

A.

Choanal atresia

B.

Nasal polyps

C.

Septal deviations

D.

Enlarged adenoids

A.

Prilosec (omeprazole)

B.

Synthroid (levothyroxine)

C.

Premarin (conjugated estrogens)

D.

Lipitor (atorvastatin)

A.

Cornflakes, whole milk, banana, and coffee

B.

Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, and coffee

C.

Oatmeal, apple juice, dry toast, and coffee

D.

Pancakes, ham, tomato juice, and coffee

A.

The child should not play on his rocking horse.

B.

Applying warm compresses to decrease pain.

C.

Diapering should be avoided for 1–2 weeks.

D.

The child will need a special diet to promote healing.

A.

Keep crackers at the bedside for eating before she arises

B.

Drink a glass of whole milk before going to sleep at night

C.

Skip breakfast but eat a larger lunch and dinner

D.

Drink a glass of orange juice after adding a couple of teaspoons of sugar

A.

The nurse leaves the stethoscope in the client's room for future use.

B.

The nurse cleans the stethoscope with alcohol and returns it to the exam room.

C.

The nurse uses the stethoscope to assess the blood pressure of other assigned clients.

D.

The nurse cleans the stethoscope with water, dries it, and returns it to the nurse's station.

A.

The medication will be needed only during times of rapid growth.

B.

The medication will be needed throughout the child's lifetime.

C.

The medication schedule can be arranged to allow for drug holidays.

D.

The medication is given one time daily every other day.

A.

At bedtime

B.

With breakfast

C.

Before lunch

D.

After dinner

A.

Visual disturbances, including diplopia

B.

Ascending paralysis and loss of motor function

C.

Cogwheel rigidity and loss of coordination

D.

Progressive weakness that is worse at the day's end

A.

That the infant will need daily calcium supplements

B.

To lift the infant by the buttocks when diapering

C.

That the condition is a temporary one

D.

That only the bones are affected by the disease

A.

Reduce the secretion of pancreatic enzymes

B.

Decrease the client's need for insulin

C.

Prevent secretion of gastric acid

D.

Eliminate the need for analgesia

A.

Pain in the left lower quadrant

B.

Boardlike abdomen

C.

Low-grade fever

D.

Abdominal distention

A.

Prostigmin (neostigmine)

B.

Atropine (atropine sulfate)

C.

Didronel (etidronate)

D.

Tensilon (edrophonium)

A.

High calorie, high protein, high fat

B.

High calorie, high carbohydrate, low protein

C.

High calorie, low carbohydrate, high fat

D.

High calorie, high protein, low fat

A.

Patching one of the eyes to strengthen the muscles

B.

Providing suckers and pinwheels to help strengthen tongue movement

C.

Providing musical tapes to provide auditory training

D.

Encouraging play with a video game to improve muscle coordination

A.

1 month

B.

2 months

C.

3–4 months

D.

5–6 months

A.

The child with a myelomeningocele

B.

The child with epispadias

C.

The child with coxa plana

D.

The child with rheumatic fever

A.

Use the heel of her hand during percussion

B.

Change the child's position every 20 minutes

C.

Do percussion after the child eats and at bedtime

D.

Use cupped hands during percussion

A.

Divide the amount into two injections and administer in each vastus lateralis muscle

B.

Give the medication in one injection in the dorsogluteal muscle

C.

Divide the amount in two injections and give one in the ventrogluteal muscle and one in the vastus lateralis muscle

D.

Give the medication in one injection in the ventrogluteal muscle

A.

1 week

B.

2 weeks

C.

4 weeks

D.

6 weeks

A.

Keep the bed flat, with a small pillow beneath the cast

B.

Provide crayons and a coloring book for play activity

C.

Increase her intake of high-calorie foods for healing

D.

Tuck a disposable diaper beneath the cast at the perineal opening

A.

Temperature of 100°F

B.

Coolness and discoloration of the digits

C.

Complaints of pain

D.

Difficulty moving the digits

A.

Cherry-red urine that gradually becomes clearer

B.

Orange-tinged urine containing particles of calculi

C.

Dark red urine that becomes cloudy in appearance

D.

Dark, smoky-colored urine with high specific gravity

A.

Hypoglycemia

B.

Jaundice

C.

Urinary retention

D.

Tinnitus

A.

Raisins

B.

Oranges

C.

Apricots

D.

Bananas

A.

Withholding intake after midnight

B.

Telling the client that no special preparation is needed

C.

Explaining that a small dose of radioactive isotope will be used

D.

Giving an oral suspension of glucose 1 hour before the test

A.

Give the medication without diluting it

B.

Give the medication with 4oz. of juice

C.

Give the medication with water only

D.

Give the medication on an empty stomach

A.

Stool cultures are preferred for definitive diagnosis.

B.

Pregnant caregivers may obtain cultures.

C.

Collection of one specimen is sufficient.

D.

Accurate diagnosis depends on fresh specimens.

A.

Will cause dark staining of the surrounding skin

B.

Produces a cooling sensation when applied

C.

Can alter the function of the thyroid

D.

Produces a burning sensation when applied

A.

Maintain strict intake and output

B.

Check the pulse before giving the medication

C.

Administer the medication 30 minutes before meals

D.

Provide oral hygiene and gum care every shift

A.

Prevent anemia

B.

Promote relaxation

C.

Prevent nausea

D.

Increase neutrophil counts

A.

Pull the ear down and back

B.

Pull the ear straight out

C.

Pull the ear up and back

D.

Leave the ear undisturbed

A.

The client complains of thirst

B.

The client has gained 4 pounds in the past 2 months

C.

The client complains of a sore throat

D.

The client naps throughout the day

A.

Orange juice

B.

Water only

C.

Milk

D.

Apple juice

A.

18%

B.

27%

C.

36%

D.

45%

A.

2L per minute

B.

6L per minute

C.

10L per minute

D.

12L per minute

A.

Digestive enzymes cause skin breakdown.

B.

Stools are less watery and contain more solid matter.

C.

The stoma will heal more slowly than expected.

D.

It is difficult to fit the appliance to the stoma site.

A.

Anorexia

B.

Diarrhea

C.

Tinnitus

D.

Pruritis

A.

Obtain a history of his alcohol use

B.

Provide seizure precautions

C.

Keep the room cool and dark

D.

Administer thiamine and zinc

A.

Broiled liver, macaroni and cheese, spinach

B.

Stuffed crab, steamed rice, peas

C.

Baked chicken, pasta salad, asparagus casserole

D.

Steak, baked potato, tossed salad

A.

Prone

B.

Supine

C.

On either side

D.

With the head elevated

A.

Feed the baby only when he is hungry

B.

Burp the baby after the feeding is completed

C.

Place the baby supine with head elevated

D.

Burp the baby frequently throughout the feeding

A.

Bone marrow is lost through the fracture site.

B.

Normal bone growth is affected.

C.

Blood supply to the bone is obliterated.

D.

Callus formation prevents bone healing.

A.

Replace the aspirate and administer the feeding

B.

Discard the aspirate and withhold the feeding

C.

Discard the aspirate and begin the feeding

D.

Replace the aspirate and withhold the feeding

A.

1 capsule

B.

2 capsules

C.

3 capsules

D.

4 capsules

A.

The client has impaired renal function.

B.

The client has a normal specific gravity.

C.

The client has mild to moderate dehydration.

D.

The client has diluted urine from fluid overload.

A.

Demerol (meperidine)

B.

Toradol (ketorolac)

C.

Morphine (morphine sulfate)

D.

Codeine (codeine)

A.

Constipation

B.

Weight gain

C.

Anorexia

D.

Diarrhea

A.

The head and chest circumference are the same.

B.

The head is 2cm larger than the chest.

C.

The head is 3cm smaller than the chest.

D.

The head is 4cm larger than the chest.

A.

Calcium gluconate

B.

Aquamephyton

C.

Methergine

D.

Protamine sulfate

A.

Taking part in a reality-orientation group

B.

Participating in unit community goal setting

C.

Going on a field trip with a group of clients

D.

Meeting with an assertiveness training group

A.

Advil (ibuprofen)

B.

Tylenol (acetaminophen)

C.

Aspirin (acetylsalicytic acid)

D.

Naproxen (naprosyn)

A.

Dusting the lesions with baby powder

B.

Applying gauze saturated in hydrogen peroxide

C.

Using cool compresses of normal saline

D.

Applying a paste of baking soda and water

A.

The urinary meatus is located on the underside of the penis rather than the tip.

B.

The ureters allow a reflux of urine into the kidneys.

C.

The urinary meatus is located on the topside of the penis rather than the tip.

D.

The bladder lies outside the abdominal cavity.