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NCLEX RN and NCLEX PN Examination Pass Rates 2009
Below is the NCLEX RN and NCLEX PN Examination passing rates for the year 2009 released by National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
A chart that shows quarterly and yearly volume and pass rate data for the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations.
The data includes the number of candidates taking the NCLEX Examination and the percentage of passing, by type of candidate.
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Nurse Test (Foundation of Nursing)
1. The most important nursing intervention to correct skin dryness is:
a. Avoid bathing the patient until the condition is remedied, and notify the physician
b. Ask the physician to refer the patient to a dermatologist, and suggest that the patient wear home-laundered sleepwear
c. Consult the dietitian about increasing the patient’s fat intake, and take necessary measures to... Continue Reading
Nursing Test Questions Answers and Rationale
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1. Answer – B. Arthritis is characterized by joint inflammation that is usually accompanied by pain and frequently accompanied by changes in structure. Synovitis is the inflammation of the synovial membrane, typically resulting from a traumatic injury or an aseptic wound. Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa, typically one... Continue Reading
Nursing Test Questions
1. Which of the following disorders is characterized by joint inflammation that is usually accompanied by pain and frequently accompanied by changes in structure?
a. Synovitis
b. Arthritis
c. Bursitis
d. Tendinitis
2. Which term refers to the expectoration of blood from the respiratory tract?
a. A hemorrhage
b. Hematopoiesis
c. Hemoptysis
d. Hemopexis
3. Which term describes... Continue Reading
Passing Standard for NCLEX-RN Raised
CHICAGO – The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) voted on Dec. 10, 2009, to raise the passing standard for the NCLEX-RN Examination (the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses). The new passing standard is -0.16 logits on the NCLEX-RN logistic scale, 0.05 logits higher than the previous standard of -0.21. The new passing... Continue Reading
NCLEX Review Questions (Answers and Rationale)
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A = the client needs specific information about the effects of the drug, specifically its effect on the blood. The statement about weekly blood tests to determine safe dosage and monitoring for effects on the blood gives the client specific information to ensure follow up with the required protocol for Clorazil therapy. Lack of accurate knowledge can lead to... Continue Reading
NCLEX Review Questions
1. A female client with schizophrenia has been unresponsive to antipsychotic. The physician ordered Clozapine therapy to the client. The nurse informed the client that blood test will be done every week while receiving this drug. The client asks the nurse why blood test is needed. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing response?
A) “Weekly... Continue Reading
NCLEX Practice Exam: Pediatric Nursing Answers and Rationale
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1. B. When administering chemotherapy, the nurse should observe for an anaphylactic reaction for 20 minutes and stop the medication if one is suspected. Chemotherapy is associated with both general and specific adverse effects, therefore close monitoring for them is important.
2. D. When examining a toddler or any small child, the best way to perform the exam is... Continue Reading
NCLEX Practice Exam: Pediatric Nursing
1. Which of the following would be inappropriate when administering chemotherapy to a child?
a. Monitoring the child for both general and specific adverse effects
b. Observing the child for 10 minutes to note for signs of anaphylaxis
c. Administering medication through a free-flowing intravenous line
d. Assessing for signs of infusion infiltration and irritation
2. Which... Continue Reading
NCLEX: Pharmacology Practice Test Answers and Rationale
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1. C. The ointment is placed in the lower conjunctival sac so it will not scratch the eye itself and will get well distributed.
2. D. The physician, nurse, and pharmacist all are licensed professionals and share responsibility for errors.
3. B. The decreased circulation to the kidney and reduced liver function tend to allow drugs to accumulate and have toxic... Continue Reading
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