Wednesday, May 30, 2012

NCLEX Exam Practice Question of the Week - 5/30/12

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Question: A nurse is preparing for the admission of an infant with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which interventions would the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.


1.  Place the infant in a private room.
2.  Ensure that the infant's head is in a flexed position.
3.  Wear a mask at all times when in contact with the infant.
4.  Place the infant in a tent that delivers warm humidified air.
5.  Position the infant side-lying, with the head lower than the chest.
6.  Ensure that nurses caring for the infant with RSV do not care for other high-risk children.


Wednesday, May 23, 2012

NCLEX Exam Practice Question of the Week - 5/23/12

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Question: The nurse practitioner orders half-strength enteral formula at a rate of 55 mL/hr. A can holds 250 mL. How many cans would the nurse need for the next 24 hours?




Answer: ________ cans




Wednesday, May 16, 2012

NCLEX Exam Practice Question of the Week - 5/16/12

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Question: A client with end-stage renal disease is receiving continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. The nurse is monitoring the client for signs of complications associated with peritoneal dialysis. Select all that apply.

1. Pruritus
2. Oliguria
3. Tachycardia
4. Cloudy outflow
5. Abdominal pain


Wednesday, May 9, 2012

NCLEX Exam Practice Question of the Week - 5/9/12

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Question: The nurse provides discharge instructions for a client beginning oral hypoglycemic therapy. Which statements if made by the client indicate a need for further instructions? Select all that apply.

1. “If I am ill, I should skip my daily dose.”
2. “If I overeat, I will double my dosage of medication.”
3. “Oral agents are effective in managing Type 2 diabetes.”
4.  “If I become pregnant I will discontinue my medication.”
5. “Oral hypoglycemic medications will cause my urine to turn orange.”
6.  “My medications are used to manage my diabetes along with diet and exercise.”


Wednesday, May 2, 2012

NCLEX Exam Practice Question of the Week - 5/2/12

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Question: A nurse notes that the physician has updated the orders for a client who had a stroke by changing the medication route from parenteral to oral. Before administering the oral medications, it would be most important for the nurse to assess which cranial nerves?

1. Facial and vagus
2. Trigeminal and vagus
3. Trigeminal and hypoglossal
4. Glossopharyngeal and vagus