NCLEX Exam Practice Question of the Week - 1/25/12

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Question: Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) is prescribed for the client with metastatic breast carcinoma. The nurse administering the medication understands that the primary action of this medication is to:

1.  Increase DNA and RNA synthesis.
2.  Promote the biosynthesis of nucleic acids.
3.  Increase estrogen concentration and estrogen response.
4.  Compete with estradiol for binding to estrogen in tissues containing high concentrations of receptors.

NCLEX Exam Practice Question of the Week - 1/18/12

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Question: A client is experiencing a sickle cell crisis during labor and delivery. What is the best nursing action?

1 Maintain IV fluid infusion and assess adequacy of hydration.
2 Administer a high concentration of oxygen.
3 Insert a Foley catheter and monitor hourly urine output.
4 Provide continuous sedation for pain relief.

NCLEX Exam Practice Question of the Week - 1/11/12

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Question: At a client’s first visit to the prenatal clinic, the nurse asks the client when she had her last menstrual period so the estimated date of birth (EDB) can be determined. The client responds, “January 21.” Using Nägele’s rule, what is the month and day of the client’s EDB?        


1. October 21
2. October 28
3. November 21
4. November 28

NCLEX Exam Practice Question of the Week - 1/4/12

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Question: A male client with a fracture of the femur has his extremity in skeletal traction and is encouraged to use an overhead trapeze apparatus. What is the purpose of the overhead trapeze?


1. Assist with stump exercises
2. Enhance breathing and lung expansion
3. Promote circulation throughout the body
4. Facilitate independent movement while in bed