Nclex-Rn Readiness Test 2

The nurse is talking to a client who is scheduled to undergo a pelvic exam the following week. The nurse would include which instruction to the client?

The nurse is caring for a client in pain. The nurse asks the client which level of pain he is in, and the client says it’s 1 out of 10. The nurse notices that the client grimaces every time he moves.

The nurse is preparing a 3-year-old child for an incision and drainage of a large left leg abscess. The nurse understands which of the following types of anesthesia will be administered to the child?

This nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prescribed carbamazepine. Which of the following findings would indicate a therapeutic response?

The nurse is caring for a client who fell at an outdoor park. On assessment, the client is unconscious and does not have a pulse. ➢ The nurse should initially

The nurse reviews a client's medical record taking prescribed isoniazid for pulmonary tuberculosis. Which laboratory data is most important to monitor?

The nurse is caring for a client who has bacterial cystitis. The physician prescribes the client gentamicin. To prevent a complication associated with this medication, the nurse should monitor the cli

The nurse is caring for a client with suspected bowel perforation. Which of the following would be contraindicated?

The nurse is caring for a client in the intensive care unit (ICU) being mechanically ventilated via an endotracheal tube (ETT) for head trauma following a motor vehicle crash (MVC). The primary health

What is the best time to assess the respiratory rate of a young child?

The nurse has several tasks that need to be completed. Which of the following client assignments would be appropriate to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel?

The nurse is caring for a client with a paralytic ileus following an appendectomy. ➢ Which intervention would be appropriate for the nurse to take?

The nurse cares for a client immediately following a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Upon sheath removal, the client develops bradycardia and hypotension. Which intervention would be the nur

The nurse is caring for a client who experienced a myocardial infarction (MI) 24 hours ago. It would be necessary for the nurse to immediately notify the primary health care provider (PHCP) if the cli

The nurse is caring for a client who intentionally overdosed on amitriptyline and now reports palpitations and dry mouth. ➢ What action should the nurse prioritize?

The nurse is caring for a client who has adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease). ➢ Which of the following interventions would be a priority?

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with severe pre-eclampsia. It would be essential for the nurse to have which of the following items at the bedside?

The nurse performs a physical assessment on a client and observes a tremor in the client's hand when their arm is extended. The nurse understands that this finding is consistent with which of the foll

The newly hired nurse cares for a client with venous thromboembolism (VTE) prescribed a heparin infusion and warfarin. Which statement, if made by the newly hired nurse, requires follow-up?

The nurse is planning a staff development conference about vaccines. ➢ Which of the following information should the nurse include?

The nurse is caring for a client who was recently prescribed oral prednisone for a chronic inflammatory condition.➢ Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to avoid whi

The nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube for a pneumothorax. The nurse assesses a crackling sensation beneath the fingertips around the chest tube insertion site. The nurse should

2100 –A 17-year-old female was admitted with severe dehydration. The client was at school and 'blacked out.' The client is underweight and appears malnourished. She was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa

A 12-year-old male with sickle cell anemia presents with his father with generalized pain that worsened overnight. The client stated his pain is in his knees and ankles. His knees and ankles had a ful

The nurse is reviewing eating disorders with a group of students. It would be correct for the nurse to identify that the primary differential between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is a client's