READINESS CJE EXAM / STUDY GUIDE - EXAM
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A client with pneumonia is being treated with levofloxacin and takes antacids daily for
heartburn. After 5 days of taking the antibiotic, the nurse observes that the client's
pneumonia is not resolving. What is an appropriate nursing action?
Recommend that the health care provider stop the antacid.
A 5-year-old child is admitted with severe dehydration. Lactated Ringer's solution 22
mL/kg is prescribed as an intravenous bolus over 20 minutes. The child weighs 44
pounds. How many total milliliters (mL) should the child receive? Round to the whole
number.
440 ML
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in the nursing home reports to the nurse that
a client is "grumpy" and refuses to take a bath. The client is incontinent and needs a
bath daily. When the nurse speaks to the client to assess the situation, the client states,
"I need more sleep. I don't want a bath now." What is the most appropriate response by
the nurse?
"It's 9 am now. Sleep until 10:30, and we'll come back to go your bath then, agreed?"
Nurses on the unit are completing an annual satisfaction survey. On the survey, they all
indicate that their nurse manager is a transformational leader. What behavior by the
nurse manager led the nurses to this conclusion?
,Incorporates the perspectives of nurses on the unit and empowers them to be
innovative.
The registered nurse assigns tasks to the licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) on the shift. Which tasks should be assigned
to the UAP? Select all that apply.
Repositioning a client in bed who has an external fixator on the lower extremity.
The nurse examines a pregnant client who came to the obstetrician's office today after
noticing bleeding from the vagina.
What additional assessment findings lead the nurse to conclude that the client is
experiencing abruptio placenta and immediate intervention is needed? Select all that
apply.
-Abdomen feels rigid and board-like
-Sequential blood pressure readings are dropping
-Moderate pain over the entire abdomen
A 3-year-old client with cystic fibrosis is admitted to the unit to receive intravenous
antibiotics for a respiratory infection.
What other intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the client's plan of
care?
Chest percussion and postural drainage
The nurse on the telemetry unit cares for a client and this telemetry strip is reviewed
Nursing assessment indicates that the client is awake and alert. What is the priority
nursing action?
,Prepare the client for synchronized cardioversion.
Image: The nurse on the telemetry unit cares for a client and this telemetry strip is
reviewed
Nursing assessment indicates that the client is awake and alert. What is the priority
nursing action?
The nurse participates in a psychotherapy session for 3 clients with obsessive-
compulsive disorder who are scheduled to be discharged from the treatment program
tomorrow.
What statement by one client indicates the plan for that client's discharge may need to
be changed?
"I can't stop thinking that teenagers are out to kill me, and I should get them first."
A client presents to the emergency department accompanied by their spouse. The client
reports feeling very lightheaded and dizzy while walking from the bedroom to the
bathroom and had to sit down to prevent from falling. Blood pressure is 86/50, heart rate
110, temperature 98.4 °F (36.9 °C), respiratory rate 20, and oxygen saturation 97%. The
nurse takes the client's health history and the spouse whispers to the nurse that they
had just finished having sexual intercourse and that the client had taken one sildenafil
tablet. What finding in the client's history may have contributed to the client's condition?
Takes nitroglycerin tablets for angina.
The nurse in the health ministry at a local church provides stroke education and checks
blood pressure measurements after church for members of the
congregant's blood pressure is 198/108
congregation. One congregant, who has never taken blood pressure medications,
reports a headache that has been persisting for a few hours. The What are the priority
nursing actions? Select all that apply.
-Call 911 so the paramedics can evaluate the client
, -Sit with the client in a quiet area and wait for the paramedics to arrive
6/1
1400
G2P1 client at 38 weeks gestation presents to labor and delivery triage reporting leaking
fluid for past 4 hours and cramping like abdominal pain that
"comes and goes" in a regular pattern. Client rates pain 4/10 when felt. Client reports
visiting OBGYN 2 days ago and had a cervical assessment. At that time client was 1 cm
dilated without effacement. Protocol testing confirms fluid is amniotic fluid and cervical
assessment reveals client is 2 cm dilated and 70% effaced. Client somewhat anxious
stating "I haven't packed a bag yet! I thought I had more time."1600
Client admitted to labor and delivery unit and RN completes initial admission
assessment. Client educated on hospital protocols and birthing plan discussed. Client
reports a "flexible" birthing plan but states they would prefer to only receive medication
to progress labor if needed and would like to attempt labor without an epidural for as
long as th
Most Appropriate Caregiver
-Registered Nurse (RN)
Priority Actions to Take
-Apply external electronic fetal monitors for 20 minutes
-Obtain vital signs
Parameters to Monitor During Early Labor
-Fetal tolerance of labor
-Maternal pain level
The public health nurse cares for a 70-year-old client who presents to clinic for
medication refills accompanied by caregiver. The client seems anxious, is not making
eye contact, and has different color bruises to exposed arms. The nurse suspects the
client is being abused. Which actions does the nurse take? Select all that apply.
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2026 FOR GUARANTEED PASS
RATED A+ GET IT NOW
A client with pneumonia is being treated with levofloxacin and takes antacids daily for
heartburn. After 5 days of taking the antibiotic, the nurse observes that the client's
pneumonia is not resolving. What is an appropriate nursing action?
Recommend that the health care provider stop the antacid.
A 5-year-old child is admitted with severe dehydration. Lactated Ringer's solution 22
mL/kg is prescribed as an intravenous bolus over 20 minutes. The child weighs 44
pounds. How many total milliliters (mL) should the child receive? Round to the whole
number.
440 ML
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in the nursing home reports to the nurse that
a client is "grumpy" and refuses to take a bath. The client is incontinent and needs a
bath daily. When the nurse speaks to the client to assess the situation, the client states,
"I need more sleep. I don't want a bath now." What is the most appropriate response by
the nurse?
"It's 9 am now. Sleep until 10:30, and we'll come back to go your bath then, agreed?"
Nurses on the unit are completing an annual satisfaction survey. On the survey, they all
indicate that their nurse manager is a transformational leader. What behavior by the
nurse manager led the nurses to this conclusion?
,Incorporates the perspectives of nurses on the unit and empowers them to be
innovative.
The registered nurse assigns tasks to the licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) on the shift. Which tasks should be assigned
to the UAP? Select all that apply.
Repositioning a client in bed who has an external fixator on the lower extremity.
The nurse examines a pregnant client who came to the obstetrician's office today after
noticing bleeding from the vagina.
What additional assessment findings lead the nurse to conclude that the client is
experiencing abruptio placenta and immediate intervention is needed? Select all that
apply.
-Abdomen feels rigid and board-like
-Sequential blood pressure readings are dropping
-Moderate pain over the entire abdomen
A 3-year-old client with cystic fibrosis is admitted to the unit to receive intravenous
antibiotics for a respiratory infection.
What other intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the client's plan of
care?
Chest percussion and postural drainage
The nurse on the telemetry unit cares for a client and this telemetry strip is reviewed
Nursing assessment indicates that the client is awake and alert. What is the priority
nursing action?
,Prepare the client for synchronized cardioversion.
Image: The nurse on the telemetry unit cares for a client and this telemetry strip is
reviewed
Nursing assessment indicates that the client is awake and alert. What is the priority
nursing action?
The nurse participates in a psychotherapy session for 3 clients with obsessive-
compulsive disorder who are scheduled to be discharged from the treatment program
tomorrow.
What statement by one client indicates the plan for that client's discharge may need to
be changed?
"I can't stop thinking that teenagers are out to kill me, and I should get them first."
A client presents to the emergency department accompanied by their spouse. The client
reports feeling very lightheaded and dizzy while walking from the bedroom to the
bathroom and had to sit down to prevent from falling. Blood pressure is 86/50, heart rate
110, temperature 98.4 °F (36.9 °C), respiratory rate 20, and oxygen saturation 97%. The
nurse takes the client's health history and the spouse whispers to the nurse that they
had just finished having sexual intercourse and that the client had taken one sildenafil
tablet. What finding in the client's history may have contributed to the client's condition?
Takes nitroglycerin tablets for angina.
The nurse in the health ministry at a local church provides stroke education and checks
blood pressure measurements after church for members of the
congregant's blood pressure is 198/108
congregation. One congregant, who has never taken blood pressure medications,
reports a headache that has been persisting for a few hours. The What are the priority
nursing actions? Select all that apply.
-Call 911 so the paramedics can evaluate the client
, -Sit with the client in a quiet area and wait for the paramedics to arrive
6/1
1400
G2P1 client at 38 weeks gestation presents to labor and delivery triage reporting leaking
fluid for past 4 hours and cramping like abdominal pain that
"comes and goes" in a regular pattern. Client rates pain 4/10 when felt. Client reports
visiting OBGYN 2 days ago and had a cervical assessment. At that time client was 1 cm
dilated without effacement. Protocol testing confirms fluid is amniotic fluid and cervical
assessment reveals client is 2 cm dilated and 70% effaced. Client somewhat anxious
stating "I haven't packed a bag yet! I thought I had more time."1600
Client admitted to labor and delivery unit and RN completes initial admission
assessment. Client educated on hospital protocols and birthing plan discussed. Client
reports a "flexible" birthing plan but states they would prefer to only receive medication
to progress labor if needed and would like to attempt labor without an epidural for as
long as th
Most Appropriate Caregiver
-Registered Nurse (RN)
Priority Actions to Take
-Apply external electronic fetal monitors for 20 minutes
-Obtain vital signs
Parameters to Monitor During Early Labor
-Fetal tolerance of labor
-Maternal pain level
The public health nurse cares for a 70-year-old client who presents to clinic for
medication refills accompanied by caregiver. The client seems anxious, is not making
eye contact, and has different color bruises to exposed arms. The nurse suspects the
client is being abused. Which actions does the nurse take? Select all that apply.
