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Nclex-Rn Readiness Test 13 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.
Topics covered on this page: Pharmacology, Mental Health, Adult Health.
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Start Practice ExamThe nurse is caring for a client who sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and is experiencing cerebral edema. ➢ Which medication does the nurse anticipate the physician will prescribe to treat the
The nurse is caring for a client experiencing labor dystocia. Which medication does the nurse anticipate from the primary healthcare provider (PHCP)?
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prescribed methylergonovine. Which of the following client findings would indicate a therapeutic response?
The nurse has provided medication instruction to a client who has been prescribed enalapril. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, would indicate a correct understanding of the tea
The nurse is reviewing laboratory data for a client taking prescribed phenytoin. The client’s phenytoin level is 12 mcg/mL(10-20 mcg/mL). Which action should the nurse take next?
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving clozapine. ➢ Which of the following findings would warrant immediate follow-up?
The nurse is caring for a client with bulimia nervosa. The nurse anticipates a prescription for which medication?
The nurse is caring for a female client who is receiving prescribed isotretinoin. Which laboratory data is essential prior to the initiation of this therapy?
The nurse is caring for a client receiving a continuous infusion of heparin and warfarin. Based on the client's laboratory data, the nurse should take which action? See the image below.
The nurse is caring for a client with infective endocarditis. The nurse anticipates a prescription for which medication?
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prescribed ziprasidone. ➢ Which of the following findings would indicate a therapeutic response? The client demonstrates
The nurse is assessing a client experiencing psychosis. The client states, "I am convinced my wife and brother-in-law want to kill me." The nurse interprets this statement as a
The nurse is caring for a client who developed a thyroid storm. ➢ The nurse should obtain a prescription for
The emergency department (ED) nurse is triaging a client who is highly suspected of having inhalation anthrax. ➢ The nurse should plan to
The nurse is reviewing a client's arterial blood gas (ABG) results below. ➢ The nurse should recognize that the client is experiencing which acid-base imbalance? See the exhibit for additional client
The nurse is caring for an older adult in the emergency department with moderate hypothermia. ➢ Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
The nurse is teaching an older adult client with a history of heat exhaustion.➢ Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
A 70-year-old client was admitted for pneumonia. The client developed acute respiratory distress syndrome resulting in respiratory arrest, requiring an endotracheal tube. Attempts to wean the client f
A client is upset because they just found out that they have syphilis. The client tells the nurse, "This is so upsetting! Does everyone need to know?" Which of the following responses, if made by the
The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized due to acute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation. What assessment finding would the nurse expect to find?
The nurse reviews a client's arterial blood gas results. Based on the results, the nurse plans to obtain a physician's order to See the image below.
The nurse is conducting a community health fair. Which of the following clients is at the greatest risk of developing osteoporosis?
The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for an adrenalectomy after being diagnosed with pheochromocytoma. Which preoperative clinical data is essential for the nurse to monitor?
The nurse is teaching a group of students a potential cause of metabolic alkalosis. It would indicate a correct understanding if a student stated which condition could cause this acid-base imbalance?
The nurse is caring for an 88-year-old client who is fifteen minutes post-operative following total hip arthroplasty. It would be a priority to assess which of the following?