NCSBN NCLEX-RN 2018 QUESTIONS AND ANSWER SCORE AN EASY A

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2018 Exam 1 and Rationales 1. A client with a diagnosis of passive-aggressive personality disorder is seen at the local mental health clinic. A common characteristic of persons with passive-aggre ssiv... e personality disorder is: ❍ A. Superior intelligence ❍ B. Underlying hostility ❍ C. Dependence on others ❍ D. Ability to share feelings 2. The client is admitted for evaluation of aggressive behavior and diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. A key part of the care of such clients is: ❍ A. Setting realistic limits ❍ B. Encouraging the client to express remorse for behavior ❍ C. Minimizing interactions with other clients ❍ D. Encouraging the client to act out feelings of rage 3. An important intervention in monitoring the dietary compliance of a client with bulimia is: ❍ A. Allowing the client privacy during mealtimes ❍ B. Praising her for eating all her meal ❍ C. Observing her for 1–2 hours after meals ❍ D. Encouraging her to choose foods she likes and to eat in moderation 4. Assuming that all have achieved normal cognitive and emotional development, which of the following children is at greatest risk for accidental poisoning? ❍ A. A 6-month-old ❍ B. A 4-year-old ❍ C. A 12-year-old ❍ D. A 13-year-old 01_0789737043_ch01.qxd 10/29/07 3:48 PM Page 1 5. Which of the following examples represents parallel play? ❍ A. Jenny and Tommy share their toys. ❍ B. Jimmy plays with his car beside Mary, who is playing with her doll. ❍ C. Kevin plays a game of Scrabble with Kathy and Sue. ❍ D. Mary plays with a handheld game while sitting in her mother’s lap. 6. The nurse is ready to begin an exam on a 9-month-old infant. The child is sitting in his mother’s lap. Which should the nurse do first? ❍ A. Check the Babinski reflex ❍ B. Listen to the heart and lung sounds ❍ C. Palpate the abdomen ❍ D. Check tympanic membranes 7. In terms of cognitive development, a 2-year-old would be expected to: ❍ A. Think abstractly ❍ B. Use magical thinking ❍ C. Understand conservation of matter ❍ D. See things from the perspective of others 8. Which of the following best describes the language of a 24-month-old? ❍ A. Doesn’t understand yes and no ❍ B. Understands the meaning of words ❍ C. Able to verbalize needs ❍ D. Asks “why?” to most statements 9. A client who has been receiving urokinase has a large bloody bowel movement. Which action would be best for the nurse to take immediately? ❍ A. Administer vitamin K IM ❍ B. Stop the urokinase ❍ C. Reduce the urokinase and administer heparin ❍ D. Stop the urokinase and call the doctor 2 Chapter 1 01_0789737043_ch01.qxd 10/29/07 3:48 PM Page 2 10. The client has a prescription for a calcium carbonate compound to neutralize stomach acid. The nurse should assess the client for: ❍ A. Constipation ❍ B. Hyperphosphatemia ❍ C. Hypomagnesemia ❍ D. Diarrhea 11. Heparin has been ordered for a client with pulmonary embolis. Which statement, if made by the graduate nurse, indicates a lack of understanding of the medication? ❍ A. “I will administer the medication 1-2 inches away from the umbilicus.” ❍ B. “I will administer the medication in the abdomen.” ❍ C. “I will check the PTT before administering the medication.” ❍ D. “I will need to aspirate when I give Heparin.” 12. The nurse is caring for a client with peripheral vascular disease. To correctly assess the oxygen saturation level, the monitor may be placed on the: ❍ A. Hip ❍ B. Ankle ❍ C. Earlobe ❍ D. Chin 13. While caring for a client with hypertension, the nurse notes the following vital signs: BP of 140/20, pulse 120, respirations 36, temperature 100.8°F. The nurse’s initial action should be to: ❍ A. Call the doctor ❍ B. Recheck the vital signs ❍ C. Obtain arterial blood gases ❍ D. Obtain an ECG 14. The nurse is preparing a client with an axillo-popliteal bypass graft for discharge. The client should be taught to avoid: ❍ A. Using a recliner to rest ❍ B. Resting in supine position ❍ C. Sitting in a straight chair ❍ D. Sleeping in right Sim’s position 2018 Exam 1 and Rationales 01_0789737043_ch01.qxd 10/29/07 3:48 PM Page 3 15. The doctor has ordered antithrombolic stockings to be applied to the legs of the client with peripheral vascular disease. The nurse knows antithrombolic stockings should be applied: ❍ A. Before rising in the morning ❍ B. With the client in a standing position ❍ C. After bathing and applying powder ❍ D. Before retiring in the evening 16. The nurse has just received the shift report and is preparing to make rounds. Which client should be seen first? ❍ A. The client with a history of a cerebral aneurysm with an oxygen saturation rate of 99% ❍ B. The client three days post–coronary artery bypass graft with a temperature of 100.2°F ❍ C. The client admitted 1 hour ago with shortness of breath ❍ D. The client being prepared for discharge following a femoral popliteal bypass graft 17. A client with a femoral popliteal bypass graft is assigned to a semiprivate room. The most suitable roommate for this client is the client with: ❍ A. Hypothyroidism ❍ B. Diabetic ulcers ❍ C. Ulcerative colitis ❍ D. Pneumonia 18. The nurse is teaching the client regarding use of sodium warfarin. Which statement made by the client would require further teaching? ❍ A. “I will have blood drawn every month.” ❍ B. “I will assess my skin for a rash.” ❍ C. “I take aspirin for a headache.” ❍ D. “I will use an electric razor to shave. [Show More]

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