Nclex-Rn Readiness Test 5

The nurse is caring for a client prescribed lithium. ➢ Which laboratory tests would be necessary for the nurse to monitor? Select all that apply.

The nurse is educating staff on antipsychotics. It would be correct to identify which medication is a typical (first generation) antipsychotic? Select all that apply.

The nurse is teaching a group of students about medications and fall prevention. ➢ The nurse would be correct in identifying which of the following medications can increase the risk for falls? Se

The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client with a magnesium level of 1.4 mEq/L (0.58 mmol/L) [1.5-2.5 mEq/L, 0.6–1.2 mmol/L]. ➢ Which foods should the nurse recommend for the client

The nurse has attended a staff education program about managing clients with peripheral arterial disease. ➢ Which of the following statements by the nurse would require follow-up?

The nurse is observing a client ambulate with crutches using the three-point gait. Which observation requires follow-up by the nurse? The client

The nurse is triaging clients who were involved in a bus accident. ➢ Which client should be prioritized for transport to the local trauma center? A client who

The nurse is caring for a client with severe sepsis admitted to the critical care unit. ➢ Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize during the initial management of sepsis?

The labor and delivery unit charge nurse has received a change-of-shift report on the following clients in labor. ➢ Which client should the charge nurse ask the staff nurse to see first?

The nurse is reviewing discharge prescriptions for a child postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which medication requires clarification with the primary healthcare provider?

1056: 56-year-old male presents to the ED with his wife after she found him tremulous, talking incoherently to various pieces of furniture, and disoriented. She stated that two nights ago, he was in a

The nurse is discussing the underlying mechanism of psoriasis with a client recently diagnosed with the condition. The nurse explains that psoriasis is primarily associated with

0900: Telephone prescription received for olanzapine 5 mg PO daily. The order was read back and verified with the prescriber. 1535: The client is alert and oriented to person, place, and situation.

1545: 14-year-old presenting to the emergency department reports shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness. The client’s mother called 911 after he was cleaning his room when apparently, afte

The nurse is interviewing a client and notices that the client has made catastrophizing statements.➢ It would be appropriate for the nurse to recommend that the client

The nurse is planning care for a client with bipolar I disorder who is experiencing a manic episode.➢ Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

1045: 77-year-old male with a history of aplastic anemia reports significant weakness, dyspnea, and dizziness that began two days ago. The client states that the symptoms have progressively worsened.

The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the first time. The client's spouse asks about visiting the client after the procedure. It would be appropriate for t

The nurse is planning a series of classes for young pregnant women. Which of the following discussion topics should the nurse include in a class related to nutrition during pregnancy?

1815: 10-year-old-male arrives at the emergency department (ED) after reporting a fever, left ear pain, and malaise that started three days ago and has worsened. The client's father reports that he wa

Client is a 68-year-old male admitted for worsening heart failure symptoms. Reports increasing shortness of breath with minimal exertion and awakening at night due to difficulty breathing. On assessme

A nurse is assigning rooms for a newly admitted client with dementia who is at high risk for falls and has a history of eloping. ➢ Which room is most appropriate for this client?

The nurse is caring for a client requiring an emergent transfusion of packed red blood cells. The nurse checks the blood bank, but the only available blood is O + (positive). The client's blood type i

The client has just been given an IV dose of morphine 6 mg for neuropathic pain. A few minutes later, the nurse notes that the client’s respirations are now 8, and his blood pressure has dropped from

0430: Preoperative orders received and reviewed. hyperlipidemiamyocardial infarction 2 years ago major depressive disorderdiabetes mellitus (type two) The nurse reviews the preoperative orders. ➢ Clic