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

NCLEX Exam Practice Question of the Week - 12/28/11

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Question: A nurse is collecting data during an admission assessment of a client who is pregnant with twins. The client has a healthy 5-year-old child who was delivered at 38 weeks and tells the nurse that she does not have a history of any type of abortion or fetal demise. The nurse would document the GTPAL for this client as:


1.  G = 3, T = 2, P = 0, A = 0, L = 1
2.  G = 2, T = 1, P = 0, A = 0, L = 1
3.  G = 1, T = 1, P = 1, A = 0, L = 1
4.  G = 2, T = 0, P = 0, A = 0, L = 1

NCLEX Exam Practice Question of the Week - 12/21/11

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Question: The mother of a 15-month-old child who is immunosuppressed asks about continuation of the childhood vaccines. Which immunizations are not recommended to be given to the child during immunosuppression?


1 Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP); hepatitis B
2 Haemophilus influenzae B
3 Varicella; measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
4 Inactivated polio; diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)

NCLEX Exam Practice Question of the Week - 12/14/11

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Question: A nurse is assessing a 3-week-old infant admitted to the pediatric unit with hydrocephalus. What finding identifies a complication requiring immediate attention?


1. Tense anterior fontanel
2. Uncoordinated eye/muscle movement
3. Larger head circumference than chest circumference
4. Inability to support the head while in the prone position

NCLEX Exam Practice Question of the Week - 12/7/11

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Question: Which intervention is most appropriate for a client diagnosed with a schizoid personality disorder?


1. Assist the client to enter a group recreation activity.
2. Convince the client that the nursing staff is trying to be helpful.
3. Help the client learn to trust the staff through selected experiences.
4. Arrange the unit environment so that contact with other clients is limited.