NCLEX MCQs Exam Online Preparation Test Practice with key and Rationale
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The nurse is caring for a client with leukemia who has received the drug (daunorubicin) Cerubidine. Which of the following common side effects would cause the most concern?
Nausea
Vomiting
Cardiotoxicity
Alopecia
The nurse is caring for an organ donor client with a severe head injury from an MVA. Which of the following is most important when caring for the organ donor client?
Maintenance of the BP at 90mmHg or greater
Maintenance of a normal temperature
Keeping the hematocrit at less than 28%
Ensuring a urinary output of at least 300mL/hr
The nurse is constructing a nursing care plan for a client post-operative open cholecystectomy. Which nursing diagnosis would be the priority for this client?
Risk for ineffective airway clearance
Activity intolerance
Risk for urinary retention
Acute pain
A client with a fractured leg is exhibiting shortness of breath, pain upon deep breathing, and hemoptysis. The nurse would determine that these clinical manifestations are indicative of:
Congestive heart failure
Pulmonary embolus
Adult respiratory distress syndrome
Tension pneumothorax
A nurse is preparing to mix and administer chemotherapy. What equipment would be unnecessary to obtain?
Surgical gloves
Luerlok fitting IV tubing
Surgical hat cover
Disposable long-sleeve gown
The charge nurse is assigning staff for the day. Staff consists of an RN, an LPN, and two certified nursing assistants. Which client assignment should be given to the nursing assistants?
Emergency exploratory laparotomy with a colon resection to previous shift
Client with a stroke who has been hospitalized for 2 days
A client with metastatic cancer on PCA morphine
New admission with diverticulitis
The registered nurse is making shift assignments. Which client should be assigned to the licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
A diabetic with a foot ulcer
A client with a deep vein thrombosis receiving intravenous heparin
A client being weaned from a tracheostomy
A post-operative cholecystectomy with a T-tube
A client with metastatic cancer of the lung has just been told the prognosis by the oncologist. The nurse hears the client state, “I don’t believe the doctor; I think he has me confused with another patient.” This is an example of which of Kubler-Ross’ stages of dying?
Denial
Anger
Depression
Bargaining
The surgical nurse is preparing a patient for surgery on the lower abdomen. In which position would the nurse most likely place the client for surgery on this area?
Lithotomy
Sim’s
Prone
Trendelenburg
Which long-term medication in the client’s history would be most important to report to the physician?
Give your opinion if have any.