NCLEX TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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1. A clinic nurse interviews a parent who is suspected of abusing her child. Which of the following characteristics is the nurse LEAST likely to find in an abusing parent?

A. Low self-esteem.
B. Unemployment.
C. Self-blame for the injury to the child.
D. Single status.

Answer: C. Self-blame for the injury to the child.

2. The nurse is conducting nutrition counseling for a patient with cholecystitis. Which of the following information is important to communicate?

A. The patient must maintain a low calorie diet.
B. The patient must maintain a high protein/low carbohydrate diet.
C. The patient should limit sweets and sugary drinks.
D. The patient should limit fatty foods.

Answer: D. The patient should limit fatty foods.

3. Which of the following complications is indicated by a third heart sound (S3)?
A. Ventricular dilation
B. Systemic hypertension
C. Aortic valve malfunction
D. Increased atrial contractions

Answer: D. The patient should limit fatty foods.

4. A single tablet (0.5g) of chlorine is sufficient to disinfect :
A) 10 litres of water 
B) 15 litres of water
C) 20 litres of water 
D) 25 litres of water

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 102

1. A nurse assigned to the emergency department evaluates a patient who underwent fiberoptic colonoscopy 18 hours previously. The patient reports increasing abdominal pain, fever, and chills. Which of the following conditions poses the most immediate concern?

A. Gastro Enteritis
B. Viral gastroenteritis.
C. Colon cancer.
D. Bowel perforation

Answer: D. Bowel perforation

2. Which of the following classes of drugs is most widely used in the treatment of cardiomyopathy?
a. Antihypertensive
b. Beta-adrenergic blockers
c. Calcium channel blockers
d. Nitrates

Answer: b. Beta-adrenergic blockers

3. What is the definitive test used to diagnose an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
a. Abdominal X-ray
b. Arteriogram

c. Ultrasound
d. CT scan

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 101

1. All of the following can result from overpressurization during abdominal insufflation with CO2 except:

A) Postoperative neck and shoulder pain
B) Hypocarbia
C) Regurgitation and aspiration
D) Decreased respiratory effort and cardiac output

Answer: B) Hypocarbia

2. A do-not-resuscitate order is most likely to be suspended and CPR performed if the patient experiences cardiac arrest in the preoperative period because of:

A) Drug reaction
B) Advanced cancer
C) Acute myocardial infarction
D) Sepsis

Answer: A) Drug reaction

3. A nurse is assessing a clinic patient with a diagnosis of hepatitis

A. Which of the following is the most likely route of transmission?
A. Sexual contact with an infected partner.
B. Contaminated food.
C. Blood transfusion.
D. Illegal drug use.

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4. Metoclopramide may be given as a preoperative medication in order to:

A) Relieve discomfort
B) To control secretions
C) Relieve apprehension
D) Reduce risk of aspiration

Answer: D) Reduce risk of aspiration

5.  A patient with Addison's disease asks a nurse for nutrition and diet advice. Which of the following diet modifications is NOT recommended?

A) A diet high in grains.
B) A diet with adequate caloric intake.
C) A high protein diet.
D) A restricted sodium diet.

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6. A patient with an Aldrete score of 7 in the PACU will generally be:

A) Transferred out of the PACU to the surgical unit
B) Transferred out of the PACU into the ICU
C) Returned to the OR
D) Retained in the PACU until condition improves

Answer: D) Retained in the PACU until condition improves

NURSING NCLEX EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS

1. Four clients arrive in the emergency room. Which client should receive priority?
a) The client with burns of the chest and neck
b) The client with gastroenteritis
c) The client with a migraine headache
d) The client with a fractured tibia

Answer: a) The client with burns of the chest and neck

2.  The nurse observes the nursing assistant speaking harshly to an elderly client. Which action is most appropriate?

a) Ask the nursing assistant to speak in a lower tone because he is disturbing the other clients

b) Report the nursing assistant to the charge nurse

c) Reassign the nursing assistant to a younger client

d) Call the nursing assistant aside to discuss the observation

Answer:

3.A category four tornado has injured 50 people from the community. The nurse is responsible for in field triage. According to triage protocol, which client should betreated last?
a) The 30-year-old with lacerations to the neck and face
b) The 70-year-old with chest pain and shortness of breath.
c) The 6-year-old with fixed, dilated pupils who is nonresponsive
d) The 40-year-old with tachypnea and tachycardia

Answer: b) The 70-year-old with chest pain and shortness of breath.

4. The nurse with 5 years experience in the emergency roomThe nurse is preparing to make rounds. Which client should be seen first?:

a) A 1-year-old with hand-and-foot syndrome
b) A 69-year-old with congestive heart failure
c) A 40-year-old with resolving pancreatitis
d) A 56-year-old with Cushing’s disease