Nclex Practice Test Flashcards

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1
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Patient is total parenteral nutrition. The nurse knows TPN to contain what nutrients? Select all that apply
A. Plasma
B. Protein
C. Electrolytes
D. Carbohydrates
A

Protein, electrolytes, carbohydrates (B,C,D)

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Lindane medication is applied on a patient. What skin disease does the patient have?
A. Scabies
B. Erythema migrans
C. Impetigo
D. Erysipelas
A

A. Scabies

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SNF is admitting a patient with Pertussis. What precautions will the LVN do in preparing pt for admission?
A. Place a box of surgical masks by the door
B. Put a “keep door close at all times” sign by the door
C. Put pt in a negative pressure room
D. Place a box of respirator masks by the door

A

A. Place a box of surgical masks by the door

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A child has a scarlet fever. What is your home care instruction to the parent?
A. Have other children be vaccinated
B. Stethoscope should stay in the room
C. Wear surgical mask when in close contact with the child
D. Have the child immunized after recovering from the disease

A

C. Wear surgical mask when in close contact with the child

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Patient has streptococcal pharyngitis. What isolation precautions will the LVN do?
A. Leave thermometer in the room
B. Clean blood pressure cuff with ETOH after using on patient
C. Wear surgical mask when entering the room
D. Put patient in negative pressure room

A

C. Wear surgical mask when entering the room

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The hospital has only one private room left for admission. This room will be reserved for
A. Patient with Hep B
B. Anorectic patient
C. Patient with diarrhea on ATB
D. Patient with skin disease
A

C. Patient with diarrhea on ATB

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What patient should be placed on contact precaution?
A. Influenza 
B. Meningococcal pneumonia 
C. Rubeola
D. Impetigo
A

D. Impetigo

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Patient has a h/o seizure. What documentation of care is a priority?
A. Patient is blinking all the time.
B. Safety is maintained

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B. Safety is maintained

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What is incorrect in these herbal drugs?
A. Kava kava for anxiety
B. Gingko biloba for memory
C. Echinacea for immune systed. 
D. Garlic for nausea
A

D. Garlic for nausea

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Who is your priority pt?

A

A. Post thyroidectomy w/ muscle spasm on the face

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What pt is your priority? Patient with
A. Nausea w/ vomiting
B. Anorexia and insomnia
C. Ulcerative colitis w/ abdominal cramps
D. Diverticulitis w/ abdominal distention.

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D. Diverticulitis w/ abdominal distention

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Patient has nephrotic syndrome. What clinical manifestation is indicative of the disease?
A. Increased weight and decreased urine output
B. Swelling
C. Increased urine output
D. Blood in the urine

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A. Increased weight and decreased urine output

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Patient w/ bipolar d/o is in the manic phase. What is the LVN’s intervention?

A

A. Finger food

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What is your priority pt.?

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A. Ptsd pt has flashback of trauma and abuse

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Newborn, 3 day old has jaundice. What is the nurse’s correct understanding ?
A. Normal
B. Abnormal and needs follow up

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A. Normal

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What toy is appropriate for a 3 month old baby?
A. Teething toy
B. Small rattle
C. Teddy bear
D. Push and pull toy
A

A. Teething toy

17
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What indicates correct understanding of parents regarding prevention of SIDS?
A. Surround baby with pillows
B. Cover baby with blanket
C. Put baby in the middle when they are sleeping
D. Put baby on his back for sleep

A

D. Put baby on his back for sleep

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Patient is taking fosamax. What is the correct understanding?

A

A. Stand or sit upright for 30 mins after taking drugs

19
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Correct understanding for transvaginal ultrasonography

A

Lithotomy position

20
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Diet for PT w/ hepatic encephalopathy

A

Decrease protein, decrease salt, decrease carbohydrates

21
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LVN’s reinforcement for duodenal ulcers

A

Avoid caffeine

22
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Assessment for pyloric stenosis

A

Vomiting

23
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What to assess in meningitis

A

Brudzinski sign

24
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Patient is taking captopril. What needs immediate follow up by the LVN?
A. Mouth sore
B. Insomnia
C. Photosensitivity
D. Decrease appetite
A

A. Mouth sore