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The nurse is caring for an adolescent with hemophilia who reports pain and joint bleeding after playing baseball. The nurse should prioritize the client's
A. acute pain.B. bleeding.C. self-esteem.D. knowledge deficit.
Child HealthNclex-Pn Readiness Test 8
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Nclex-Pn Readiness Test 8 is a nursing-school practice exam with 150 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.
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The nurse is monitoring a client diagnosed with an atrioventricular canal, the nurse is aware that many infants with this condition also receive a diagnosis of which of the following?
A. Trisomy 18B. Turner syndromeC. Trisomy 21D. DiGeorge Syndrome
Child Health3
The licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is experiencing shortness of breath. Which of the following interventions
A. Administering oxygen therapy via nasal cannulaB. Providing breathing exercises and pursed-lip breatC. Assisting the client to a sitting positionD. Notifying the healthcare provider of the client's
Adult Health4
The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for a bronchoscopy. The client asks what to expect during the recovery period. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. "You may experience some sore throat and coughing B. "You'll need to avoid eating or drinking anything C. "You'll be discharged immediately after the procedD. "Expect to have difficulty breathing for several d
Adult Health5
The licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) is caring for a client with diabetes mellitus. ➢ Which of the following would indicate the client is achieving the treatment goals?
A. Fasting blood glucose 145 mg/dl (8.05 mmol/L) [70-B. Creatinine 2.3 mg/dl (203.32 μmol/L) [Male: 0.6-1.C. Urine Specific Gravity 1.043 [1.005-1.030]D. Hemoglobin A1C 6.7% [﹤ 7%]
Adult Health6
The licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) is preparing to monitor blood glucose levels for a client. ➢ Place the following actions in the order in which they should be performed, starting from
A. Collect the drop of blood on the test strip.B. Prick the side of the finger using the lancet.C. Turn the finger down so the blood will drop with gD. Disinfect the client’s finger with an alcohol swab
Adult Health7
The licensed/practical vocational nurse (LPN/VN) is caring for a client eight hours postoperative following a total thyroidectomy. ➢ Which of the following data collection findings indicate that the c
A. Moderate amount of dried sanguineous drainage on tB. Oral temperature of 99.2° F (37.3° C)C. Apical pulse of 56D. The client reports a sore throat when speaking
Adult Health8
The licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) is teaching the parents of a toddler about toilet training. ➢ Which of the following statements would be most important for the LPN/VN to make to the p
A. "Praise your child for cooperative behavior."B. "Dress your child in easily removed clothing."C. "If a potty chair is not available, have the chiD. "Let the child observe the excreta being flushed d
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How should the nurse assess for the presence of thrombophlebitis in a client who reports having pain in the left lower leg?
A. By palpating the skin over the tibia and fibula.B. By documenting daily calf circumference measuremenC. By recording vital signs obtained four times a dayD. By noting difficulty with ambulation.
Adult Health10
You are taking care of a 5-year-old girl on a pediatrics floor at the hospital. While engaging her in conversation, you note that she uses 4-5 words in complete sentences. She can tell you what color
A. Consult the speech-language pathologist for evaluaB. Notify the health care provider.C. Continue with the assessment.D. Engage the child’s mother with questions about how
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You are called to assess a 4-year-old client who has suffered second and third-degree burns to her chest, abdomen, and legs. It is estimated that about 40% of her total body surface area (TBSA) is bur
A. Fluid replacementB. Intubation and mechanical ventilationC. Wound debridementD. Standard precautions
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Which statement should the nurse use during client education regarding a vasectomy as a permanent method of contraception?
A. If you change your mind in the future, it's simpleB. You will need to return for an annual follow-up viC. If you have a history of cardiac disease, we won'tD. You'll need to use another type of birth control u
Adult Health13
The nurse is caring for a 90-year-old who has been bedridden for two weeks. Which of the following complications is not expected?
A. A decrease in bone densityB. Loss of short term memoryC. AtelectasisD. Loss of appetite
Adult Health14
The nurse is reinforcing education regarding the development of pressure ulcers. Which intrinsic risk factor should be included?
A. ShearingB. FrictionC. Impaired tissue perfusionD. Pressure
Adult Health15
The nurse is attending to a client who presents to the emergency department after a burn injury. They describe the burn as extremely painful. Select the zone corresponding to the area where the wound
A. IB. IIC. IIID. IV
Adult Health16
The nursing instructor performs client rounds with nursing students, and it would be appropriate for the nursing student to identify which client is at risk for hypokalemia? A client with
A. hyperemesis gravidarum.B. renal failure.C. diabetic ketoacidosis.D. third-degree burns.
Adult Health17
The licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) is reinforcing teaching to a client about ways to prevent peptic ulcer disease. ➢ Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
A. “You should take aspirin if you have mild aches orB. “You will need to consume liquids one hour after eC. “It will be important to reduce the stress in yourD. “Take your prescribed omeprazole with food.”
Adult Health18
The licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) is collecting data on a client with acute cholecystitis. ➢ Which of the following manifestations would be expected?
A. Stools that contain blood and mucusB. Pain with urinationC. Episodic upper abdominal painD. Hypoactive bowel sounds
Adult Health19
The nurse is caring for a client who recently had a partial gastrectomy. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate that the primary health care provider (PHCP) will order?
A. Vitamin B12B. MetoclopramideC. SucralfateD. Hydroxyzine
Adult Health20
The licensed practical/vocational (LPN/VN) assists a registered nurse (RN) in planning a staff educational conference about indwelling urinary catheters. Which of the following information should be i
A. Sterile gloves should be used to perform urinary cB. Urinary specimens may be collected from a catheterC. You may irrigate a catheter with warm water for poD. Daily use of soap and water should be used around
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The nurse is discussing varicose veins and at-home management with a group of clients. Which of the following should the nurse reinforce in the teaching session?
A. When you are sitting, keep your legs lower than yoB. Wear compression stockings during the dayC. Participate in activities that have you stand for D. Take a low-dose aspirin to prevent the development
Adult Health22
The nurse prepares a client for a computed tomography (CT) scan of their abdomen and pelvis with intravenous (IV) contrast. The nurse should take which action prior to the client's exam?
A. Remove any medicated patches before the examB. Instruct the client to empty their bladder right bC. Advise the client that they may experience a flushD. Collect data on the client as to whether or not th
Adult Health23
The licensed practical/vocational (LPN/VN) nurse collects data on a client with Huntington's disease. Which of the following findings would be expected? Select all that apply.
A. halitosisB. choreaC. hallucinationsD. hematemesis
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The nurse is caring for a patient who had a fenestrated tracheostomy tube placed one week ago. Which of the following are true regarding fenestrated tracheostomies? Select all that apply.
A. This type of tracheostomy does not require trach cB. The patient with a fenestrated tracheostomy can spC. This is the only type of tracheostomy used with meD. A fenestrated tracheostomy can be capped if the cu
Adult Health25
Which of the following foods can the nurse recommend to parents of toddlers who have constipation? Select all that apply.
A. Mac and CheeseB. Whole grainsC. Whole milkD. Black beans
Child Health