NCLEX RN Practice Questions and Answers – 03

This Prometric Questionnaire for NCLEX practice questions from a wide range of nursing topics! Answer all the Questionnaires below to help you prepare and review for your NCLEX- RN Exam, Prometric, DHA, HAAD, Etc. Also in this guide is an overview of the NCLEX, understanding what it is and how it is administered is your first step on your way to becoming a registered nurse. Answer Key is given in last.

NCLEX RN Practice Questions and Answers – 03

  1. While caring for a child with a ventriculo peritoneal shunt revision, the nurse finds the patient lying with the head and feet flexed back. The nurse should call for help and prepare for a(n):
  1. Spinal tap
  2. Shunt culture
  3. Electrocardiogram
  4. Ventricular tap

 

  1. While the nurse is administering a large volume enema, the patient complains of cramping. The nurse should:
  1. Increase the flow rate
  2. Lower the fluid container
  3. Elevate the head of the bed
  4. Gently massage the abdomen

 

  1. During surgery requiring general anesthesia, the patient heart’s stops

and a carotid pulse is not palpated. How many compressions per minute should be administered?

  1. 50
  2. 60
  3. 80
  4. 100

 

  1. When teaching a community class on cerebrovascular accidents (stroke), which of the following should participants of the class know at the completion of the class?
  1. Muscle and ligament damage is not reversible
  2. Expressive aphasia is resolved by voice rest
  3. There is a risk for mood disorders such as depression
  4. Liquids should be consumed at the same times as solids food

 

  1. A community health care nurse visits a patient who had a cerebrovascular accident. The patient is at risk for deficient volume due to voluntary reduction intake fluid intake to avoid the use of the bathroom. The nurse educates the patient on the importance of drinking fluids and maintaining hydration. Which of the following indicates the efficacy of the nursing intervention?
  1. Amber color urine
  2. Respiration of 35
  3. Tachycardia
  4. Moist mucous membrane

 

  1. A home health nurse is visiting a patient following a cerebrovascular accident(CVA). The patient is having trouble sleeping and is feeling sad. The patient’s spouse tells the nurse that the patient is not eating much and often cries when nooneis watching. Which of the following would be the nurse’s MOST likely intervention?
  1. Assess for changes in cognitive abilities
  2. Complete a depression index
  3. Strengthen family coping methods
  4. Screen for pain

 

  1. A home health nurse is visiting a patient who recently suffered a Cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The nurse would MOST likely implement which of the following interventions to prevent muscle and ligament deformities?
  1. Daily moist heat and isometric exercises
  2. Daily balance training and routine medications for pain
  3. Instruct patient to use non-affected side to perform activities of daily living
  4. Daily range of motion exercises.

 

  1. A nurse is assigned to do a home visit for an 81-year-old patient. The patient lives at home with an adult caretaker and is completely bed-bound following a Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) 2 weeks ago. In planning caregiver education, the nurse should be prepared to instruct the caretaker in:
  1. How to select a nursing home for the patient
  2. Performing passive range of motion exercises
  3. The importance of avoiding viscous drinks
  4. Forming a local chapter of a care giver support group

 

  1. A home care nurse makes a follow-up visit to a patient who recently suffered a cerebrovascular accident. The patient is mobile and able to perform activities of daily living. However, the patient has not sleeping and has lost weight due to lack of appetite. The patient also feels overwhelmed with sadness. Which of the following is the most appropriate evaluation?
  1. Patient’s progress is as expected and no further intervention is necessary
  2. Patient needs referral to a nutritionist
  3. Patient needs intervention for depression
  4. Patient needs sleeping medication

 

  1. A patient admitted with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is unable to chew or swallowed. The patient is a risk for aspiration. The nurse would anticipate receiving which of the following orders for this patient?
  1. Give no food by mouth and start intravenous hydration
  2. Start a pureed diet with thickened liquids
  3. Refer the patient to a psychiatrist for depression related to the CVA
  4. Refer the patient to physical therapy for muscle strengthening

NCLEX RN Practice Questions and Answers – 02 – Answer Key

21. Answer: D

22. Answer: B

23. Answer: D

24. Answer: D

25. Answer: A

26. Answer : B

27. Answer : C

28. Answer : D

29. Answer : C

30. Answer : A

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