NCLEX QUESTION ANSWER

Question 1. The nurse understands that the diagnosis of oral cancer is confirmed with:
❍ A. Biopsy
❍ B. Gram Stain
❍ C. Scrape cytology
❍ D. Oral washings for cytology
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Question 2. The physician has prescribed tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate) 10mg bid. The nurse should teach the client to refrain from eating foods containing tyramine because it may cause:
❍ A. Hypertension
❍ B. Hyperthermia
❍ C. Melanoma
❍ D. Urinary retention
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Question 3. A home health nurse is making preparations for morning visits. Which one of the following clients should the nurse visit first?
❍ A. A client with brain attack (stroke) with tube feedings
❍ B. A client with congestive heart failure complaining of nighttime dyspnea
❍ C. A client with a thoracotomy 6 months ago

❍ D. A client with Parkinson’s disease
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Question 4. Which of the following roommates would be best for the client newly admitted with gastric resection?
❍ A. A client with Crohn’s disease
❍ B. A client with pneumonia
❍ C. A client with gastritis
❍ D. A client with phlebitis
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Question 5. The nurse is caring for a new mother. The mother asks why her baby has lost weight since he was born. The best explanation of the weight loss is:
❍ A. The baby is dehydrated due to polyuria.
❍ B. The baby is hypoglycemic due to lack of glucose.
❍ C. The baby is allergic to the formula the mother is giving him.
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