The nurse takes a call at the antepartum clinic from a client who is pregnant at 19 weeks gestation. The client reports feeling a flutter in her abdomen. The nurse understands that this client is li
Nclex-Pn Readiness Test 10
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Nclex-Pn Readiness Test 10 is a nursing-school practice exam with 279 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
Topics covered on this page: Mental Health, Pharmacology, Adult Health, Child Health.
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The nurse is planning care for a client with a borderline personality disorder. The nurse recognizes that the client will likely demonstrate which defense mechanism? Select all that apply.
The licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) is caring for a client who has just returned from receiving a hemodialysis treatment. It would require immediate follow-up by the nurse if the client h
The nurse is caring for a client experiencing auditory hallucinations. ➢ Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the nurse to make to the client?
The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes 0.5 g of acetaminophen by mouth every six hours. The licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) has administered 3 doses. ➢ How many total mill
The licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) is caring for a client with a platelet count of 18,000 mm3 [150,000-400,000 mm3]. ➢ What is the priority action the LPN/VN should take?
A nurse is reviewing the preoperative health history of a client scheduled for surgery. ➢ Which client statement should alert the nurse to the possibility of a latex allergy?
The licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) is reinforcing discharge teaching to a client with a substance use disorder.➢ Which of the following statements would be appropriate for the LPN/VN to
1020: Client presented to the clinic via wheelchair for a routine evaluation, accompanied by father, who is also the primary caregiver. The client has a history of paraplegia secondary to cervical spi
➢ Which of the client findings require follow-up? Select all that apply.
Pharmacology➢ Complete the following sentence by choosing from the list of options.
Adult HealthThe nurse reviews the physician's orders. The nurse is preparing to collect the ordered sputum sample. ➢ Which actions should the nurse take when obtaining the sputum sample? Select all that apply.
Adult HealthThree days later, the nurse updates the nurses' notes.➢ Based on the updated client data, which findings indicate that the nursing interventions have been effective? Select all that apply.
PharmacologyWhen teaching parents about the pros and cons of their infant sleeping with them, which of the following information should the nurse give the parents?
The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old diagnosed with bronchitis when the mother asks the nurse what this diagnosis means, which of the following responses correctly explains bronchitis?
The licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) is caring for assigned clients. ➢ After data collection, which client has the highest risk of falling?
The nurse is performing medication administration for four clients. Which client and medication should be administered first? See the image below.
The nurse is caring for a client with newly prescribed zolpidem. The nurse understands that this medication is indicated for which condition?
1450 – Client was brought to the ED by his parents, where he is agitated and pacing within his room. His parents report that he has not taken his prescribed valproic acid for almost a week
A 22-year-old female was admitted voluntarily to the inpatient unit following a need to 'get help with her eating habits.' Reportedly, the client admits to eating a large amount of food and feeling ‘d
1753: The client's parents indicate that he has been vomiting for the past twelve hours and has been unable to keep any fluids or foods down. The client's parents report that a similar illness ha
1000: The client is alert and completely disoriented. Significant trauma to the nose with bleeding was noted. The client reports 6/10 chest pain on the left side. Absent breath so
23-year-old client following up after initiating antiretrovirals for newly diagnosed HIV infection. The client reports nausea and vomiting if he does not take the medication with meals. He recently jo
35-year-female arrives at the clinic for reported loss of appetite and nausea. The client reports that she is not eating as much because she experiences palpitations, sweating, and dizziness about thi
57-year-old male reporting increasing dyspnea and abdominal pressure after missing his previously scheduled paracentesis. The client reports he feels 'uncomfortable.' He is alert and oriented x 4; scl