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NCLEX-RN Review Safe and Effective Care Environment

Posted by admin on Jun 03, 2011
1.    Which of the following ethnic groups is at higher risk for pesticide-related injury? a.    Native American b.    Asian-Pacific c.    Norwegian d.    Hispanic 2.    Nurse Helena will teach parents of small children that the most common type of first-degree burn is: a.    scalding from hot bath water or spills b.    contact with hot surfaces such as... Continue Reading

Psychosocial Integrity NCLEX Review Questions Part 2 Answers and Rationale

Posted by admin on May 03, 2011
View Questions 1.    Answer A. The nature of the accident, the child’s pain, and the unfamiliar facility environment support a nursing diagnosis of Anxiety. A diagnosis of Hypothermia related to head injury isn’t appropriate because the child is alert and oriented, indicating that a head injury, if present, isn’t severe and is unlikely to cause... Continue Reading

Psychosocial Integrity NCLEX Review Questions Part 2

Posted by admin on May 02, 2011
1.    After a car accident, Jessy, age 10, is treated in the emergency department for a fractured clavicle and evaluated for a possible head injury. Alert and oriented, she keeps asking what will happen to her. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate? a.    Anxiety related to separation from parents and an unfamiliar environment b.    Hypothermia related to head... Continue Reading

Health Promotion and Maintenance NCLEX RN Review Questions Answers and Rationale

Posted by admin on Apr 21, 2011
View Questions 1.    C. When irrigating a colostomy, the patient should insert the catheter 2” to 4” into the stoma. Inserting it less than 2” may cause leakage. Inserting it more than 4” may cause trauma to the intestinal mucosa. 2.    D. When administering several oral medications, the nurse should state the name of each medication and... Continue Reading

Health Promotion and Maintenance NCLEX RN Review Questions

Posted by admin on Apr 20, 2011
1.    Mr. X has colon cancer requires a permanent colostomy because of the tumor location. After the surgery, the patient must learn how to irrigate the colostomy. When irrigating, how far into the stoma should the patient insert the lubricated catheter? a.    0.25” to 0.5” b.    1” to 1.5” c.    2” to 4” d.    5” to 7” 2.    A patient is to... Continue Reading

NCLEX RN Review Questions for Physiological Adaptation Answers and Rationale

Posted by admin on Apr 16, 2011
View Questions 1. C. Nitrates act primarily to relax coronary smooth muscle and produce vasodilation. They can cause hypotension, which makes the client dizzy and weak. Nitrates are taken at the first sign of chest pain and before activities that might induce chest pain. Sublingual nitroglycerin is taken every 5 minutes for three doses. If the pain persists, the client should... Continue Reading

NCLEX RN Review Questions for Physiological Adaptation

Posted by admin on Apr 14, 2011
1.    Nurse Fiona is teaching a client who receives nitrates for the relief of chest pain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse emphasize? a.    Repeat the dose of sublingual nitroglycerin every 15 minutes for three doses b.    Store the drug in a cool, well-lit place c.    Lie down or sit in a chair for 5 to 10 minutes after taking the... Continue Reading

Psychosocial Integrity NCLEX Review Questions Answers and Rationale

Posted by admin on Apr 12, 2011
View Questions 1.    A. Children with oppositional defiant disorder frequently violate the rights of others. They are defiant, disobedient, and blame others for their actions. Accountability for their actions would demonstrate progress for the oppositional child. Options C and D aren’t outcome criteria but interventions. Option B is incorrect as the... Continue Reading

Psychosocial Integrity NCLEX Review Questions

Posted by admin on Apr 11, 2011
1.    Nurse Rhea outcome criteria would be appropriate for a child diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder? a.    Accept responsibility for own behaviors b.    Be able to verbalize own needs and assert rights c.    Set firm and consistent limits with the client d.    Allow the child to establish his own limits and boundaries 2.    The definition of... Continue Reading

NCLEX Test Review Questions on Health Promotion and Maintenance Answers and Rationale

Posted by admin on Apr 09, 2011
View Questions 1. B. No matter how far the client’s pregnancy has progressed by the time of her first prenatal visit, the nurse should teach about danger signs during pregnancy so the client can identify and report them early, helping to avoid complications. The nurse should discuss other topics just before they’re expected to occur. 2. C. Freud defined the first... Continue Reading

NCLEX Test Review Questions on Health Promotion and Maintenance

Posted by admin on Apr 08, 2011
1.    Ana, a pregnant mother comes to the facility for her first prenatal visit. When providing teaching, the nurse should be sure to cover which topic? a.    Labor techniques b.    Danger signs during pregnancy c.    Signs and symptoms of pregnancy d.    Tests to evaluate for high-risk pregnancy 2.    When developing a plan of care for a child, nurse... Continue Reading