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NCLEX Practice Exam Questions and Answers (Q&A)

Where is the best site for examining for the presence of petechiae?
Matz Lewis Clark, College student
Answered: Feb 26, 2019
The correct answer to this question is D. Petechiae (pronounced pi-TEE-kee-ee) is a result of bleeding under the skin, appear as purple, red, or brown spots, and therefore are not usually...Read More

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What state has highest RN salary?
M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: Feb 11, 2019
In triage, nurses must make quick decisions because the patients who are admitted to triage are in very serious conditions that are life-threatening. However, if a bunch of different patients...Read More

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Which NCLEX review course is the best?
M. Klose, Content Writer
Answered: Jul 19, 2018
After a live biopsy, the patient should be placed right-side lying with the bed flat. A patient who has gone through a liver biopsy may be getting it because the body’s mobility is already...Read More

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Which of the following positions would best aid breathing for a patient with acute pulmonary edema?
Christian Jackson, Content Developer
Answered: Oct 23, 2018
High Fowler’s position is the best option to aid breathing for a patient with acute pulmonary edema.
In fowler's position the upper half of the patient's body is between 60 degrees...Read More

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What should the nurse do first in the following case?
John Smith
Answered: Jan 04, 2025
Pick up the implant with long-handled forceps and place it in a lead-lined container.-if a radioactive implant becomes dislodged, the nurse should pick it up with long-handled forceps and place it...Read More

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What would the nurse suspect as a possible cause of the client's hyperglycemia?
J. Shatner, Content writer
Answered: Sep 11, 2018
Based on the description, it is not Type I Diabetes. Although, diabetes is the most common cause of high blood sugar. It is more likely that this woman is suffering from Acromegaly. Most people...Read More

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Which disorders would Nurse Richard suspect based on these assessment findings? A 67-year-old male client has been complaining of sleeping more, increased urination, anorexia, weakness,...
RN pedia
Answered: Jan 04, 2025
Hyperparathyroidism

Hyperparathyroidism is most common in older women and is characterized by bone pain and weakness from excess parathyroid hormone (PTH). Clients also exhibit...Read More

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What is the thyroidectomy?
A. Daniels, Professor
Answered: Jan 09, 2019
A thyroid storm or a thyroid crisis can be a life-threatening condition. It often includes a rapid heartbeat, fever, and even fainting. Other signs of a thyroid crisis include palpitations,...Read More

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What should the nurse implement to prepare a client for a KUB (Kidney Ureter Bladder) radiograph test?
G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Jan 04, 2019
KUB stands for Kidney Ureter Bladder. When examining a patient who might have Kidney Ureter Bladder issues, an abdominal x-ray may be done. It is a type of radiograph test. To prepare a client...Read More

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What is the working process health department?
John Smith
Answered: Jan 04, 2025
Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea must be reported to the public health department. Chlamydia, genital herpes, and human papillomavirus infection arent reportable diseases.

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A nurse is caring for an elderly Vietnamese patient in the terminal stages of lung cancer. Many family members are in the room around the clock performing unusual rituals and bringing ethnic foods....
Santepro
Answered: Jan 04, 2025
If possible. keep the other bed in the room unassigned to provide privacy and comfort to the family.

When a family member is dying. it is most helpful for nursing staff to provide a...Read More

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A client with a missed abortion at 29 weeks gestation is admitted to the hospital. The client will most likely be treated with:
Santepro
Answered: Jan 04, 2025
Dinoprostone (Prostin E.)

The client with a missed abortion will have induction of labor. Prostin E. is a form of prostaglandin used to soften the cervix. Magnesium sulfate is used for...Read More

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Which response would be best? The teenager with a fiberglass cast asks the nurse if it will be okay to allow his Friends to autograph his cast.
Santepro
Answered: Jan 04, 2025
It will be alright for your friends to autograph the cast.”

There is no reason that the clients friends should not be allowed to autograph the cast; it will not harm the cast...Read More

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A patient with a history of diabetes mellitus is on the second post-operative day following cholecystectomy. She has complained of nausea and isn’t able to eat solid foods. The nurse enters...
Santepro
Answered: Jan 04, 2025
Hypoglycemia.

A post-operative diabetic patient who is unable to eat is likely to be suffering from hypoglycemia. Confusion and shakiness are common symptoms. An anesthesia reaction would...Read More

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Which assessment finding best supports a nursing diagnosis of Deficient fluid volume, for a male client with hyperglycemia?
John Smith
Answered: Jan 04, 2025
Increased urine osmolarity

In hyperglycemia, urine osmolarity (the measurement of dissolved particles in the urine) increases as glucose particles move into the urine. The client...Read More

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