Random NCLEX questions

Question 1

5 Stages of Grief

Answer 1

Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance

Question 2

To prevent ulcers in a patient unable to move..

Answer 2

reposition every 1 to 2 hours

Question 3

in a patient with MI nurse monitors fluid I/O to prevent..

Answer 3

pulmonary edema

Question 4

in patient with leukemia, monitor platelet count..why?

Answer 4

low platelets can lead to hemorraging

Question 5

The most common injury site for mycocardial infarcation

Answer 5

anterior wall of the left ventrical

Question 6

patient with colostomy

Answer 6

avoid spicy, fat, fibrous, nuts, seeds, cabbage

Question 7

bells palsy, which nerve?

Answer 7

unilateral, 7th cranial nerve

Question 8

What factors exacerbate MS

Answer 8

• stress
• sun exposure
• fatigue
• acute illness

Question 9

burn patient priorities

Answer 9

• airway
• fluid/electrolytes
• imbalances
• control pain
• prevent infection

Question 10

separation anxiety age range

Answer 10

6-14 months

Question 11

massaging uterus

Answer 11

stimulates contractions, prevent post partum hemorraging

Question 12

lumbar puncture, “spinal tap”, where does it get placed

Answer 12

• L3-4, L4-5, L5-S1

Question 13

signs of pregnancy

Answer 13

• Goodell’s sign
• Ballottment
• Hegar’s

Question 14

Late signs of congestive heart failure

Answer 14

• anasarca (edema)
• oligaria (decreased Cardiac Output)

Question 15

Lordosis

Answer 15

backward curvature of the spine (paul)

Question 16

Kyphosis

Answer 16

forward curvature of the spine (hunchback)

Question 17

A definitive diagnosis of Alheimers Disease requires histopathologic examination. What tests will the nurse expect ot be ordered to rule out other disorders?

Answer 17

1. MRI
2. PET Scan
3. Vitamin B12 deficiency