NCLEX NGN PRE-TEST QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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A client with a basilar skull fracture has clear fluid leaking from the ears. The
nurse should take which action first?
a. Asses the clear fluid for protein
b. Check the clear fluid for glucose
c. Place cotton calls or dry gauze loosely in the ears
d. Use an otoscope to assess the tympanic membrane for rupture - CORRECT
ANSWERS B
CSF contains glucose not protein.
A nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone cardioversion. Which
intervention is the nurse's priority after this procedure.
a. Administer oxygen
b. Monitoring the BP
c. Administering antidysrhythmic medications
d. Monitoring the client's LOC - CORRECT ANSWERS A
ABC's of nursing. All other choices are correct, but not priority.
A client with diabetes mellitus who is scheduled to have blood drawn for
determination of the glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level asks the nurse
why the test is necessary if he is performing blood glucose monitoring at home.
Which is the best response for the nurse to provide?
a. Detect diabetic complications
b. Assess long-term glycemic control
c. Determine whether the client is at risk for hypoglycemia
d Determine whether the prescribed insulin dosage is correct - CORRECT
ANSWERS B
,NCLEX NGN PRE-TEST QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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A nurse caring for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is
monitoring the client for signs of complications. Which of the following would
cause the nurse to suspect infection with Pneumocystis jirovec? SATA
a. Diarrhea
b. Tachypnea
c. Pedal edema
d. Intermittent fever
e. Dyspnea with ambulating
f. Expectoration of frothy mucus - CORRECT ANSWERS B, D, E
A opportunistic respiratory infection associated with AIDs that causes dyspnea,
nonproductive cough, intermittent fever, fatigue, anorexia, tachypnea, wt. loss.
Zidovudine is prescribed for a client with AIDS. The nurse tells the client that it
is important to report back to the clinic as scheduled for which follow-up
diagnostic?
a. Blood glucose checks
b. Blood pressure checks
c. Complete blood counts (CBC)
d. Electrocradiographic studies - CORRECT ANSWERS C
Zidovudine is an antiviral medication that cause cause agranulocytosis and
anemia.
After a non-immunocompromised client undergoes a Mantoux test for TB
infection, an area of induration 6 mm wide developed. The client asks the
nurse what this result means. Which is the best response?
a. We'll have to repeat the test because the result was inconclusive
b. The swollen area is small, so that means your test result is negative
, NCLEX NGN PRE-TEST QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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c. You've been exposed to TB so you will need to have a chest x-ray
d. You need to get started on medication right away because you have TB -
CORRECT ANSWERS B
Indurations less than 10 mm (non-immunocompromised) and 5 mm
(immunocompromised) is considered a negative result after 48-72 hrs. Results
greater indicate exposure and possible TB infection. Morse testing (x-ray) will
be needed.
A clients arterial blood gases are analyzed; pH 1.49, paO2 97 mmHg, HCO3- 22
mEq/L. Which acid base balance disturbance does the nurse identify from
these results?
a. Metabolic acidosis
b. Metabolic alkalosis
c. Respiratory acidosis
d. Respiratory alkalosis - CORRECT ANSWERS D
RAcidosis: paCo2 >45 mmHg and RAlkalosis is paCo2 <35 mmHg. MAcidosis is
HCO3- is less than 22 mEq/L and MAlkalosis is HCO3- greater than 26 mEq/L.
A client has recently been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis of the right
leg. Which of the following interventions of the nurse immediately implement?
a. Elevating the foot of the bed 6 inches
b. Placing ice packs on and under the right leg
c. Documenting the need for hourly calf measurements
d. Performing the need for hourly calf measurements - CORRECT ANSWERS A
DVT treatment includes bed rest, leg elevation, and application of warm, moist
heat. Elevation decreases the venous pressure with relieves edema and pain.
ROM cause cause the thrombus to mobilize to the lungs causing PEs.
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A client with a basilar skull fracture has clear fluid leaking from the ears. The
nurse should take which action first?
a. Asses the clear fluid for protein
b. Check the clear fluid for glucose
c. Place cotton calls or dry gauze loosely in the ears
d. Use an otoscope to assess the tympanic membrane for rupture - CORRECT
ANSWERS B
CSF contains glucose not protein.
A nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone cardioversion. Which
intervention is the nurse's priority after this procedure.
a. Administer oxygen
b. Monitoring the BP
c. Administering antidysrhythmic medications
d. Monitoring the client's LOC - CORRECT ANSWERS A
ABC's of nursing. All other choices are correct, but not priority.
A client with diabetes mellitus who is scheduled to have blood drawn for
determination of the glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level asks the nurse
why the test is necessary if he is performing blood glucose monitoring at home.
Which is the best response for the nurse to provide?
a. Detect diabetic complications
b. Assess long-term glycemic control
c. Determine whether the client is at risk for hypoglycemia
d Determine whether the prescribed insulin dosage is correct - CORRECT
ANSWERS B
,NCLEX NGN PRE-TEST QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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CORRECT VERIFIED BEST GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
A nurse caring for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is
monitoring the client for signs of complications. Which of the following would
cause the nurse to suspect infection with Pneumocystis jirovec? SATA
a. Diarrhea
b. Tachypnea
c. Pedal edema
d. Intermittent fever
e. Dyspnea with ambulating
f. Expectoration of frothy mucus - CORRECT ANSWERS B, D, E
A opportunistic respiratory infection associated with AIDs that causes dyspnea,
nonproductive cough, intermittent fever, fatigue, anorexia, tachypnea, wt. loss.
Zidovudine is prescribed for a client with AIDS. The nurse tells the client that it
is important to report back to the clinic as scheduled for which follow-up
diagnostic?
a. Blood glucose checks
b. Blood pressure checks
c. Complete blood counts (CBC)
d. Electrocradiographic studies - CORRECT ANSWERS C
Zidovudine is an antiviral medication that cause cause agranulocytosis and
anemia.
After a non-immunocompromised client undergoes a Mantoux test for TB
infection, an area of induration 6 mm wide developed. The client asks the
nurse what this result means. Which is the best response?
a. We'll have to repeat the test because the result was inconclusive
b. The swollen area is small, so that means your test result is negative
, NCLEX NGN PRE-TEST QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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CORRECT VERIFIED BEST GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
c. You've been exposed to TB so you will need to have a chest x-ray
d. You need to get started on medication right away because you have TB -
CORRECT ANSWERS B
Indurations less than 10 mm (non-immunocompromised) and 5 mm
(immunocompromised) is considered a negative result after 48-72 hrs. Results
greater indicate exposure and possible TB infection. Morse testing (x-ray) will
be needed.
A clients arterial blood gases are analyzed; pH 1.49, paO2 97 mmHg, HCO3- 22
mEq/L. Which acid base balance disturbance does the nurse identify from
these results?
a. Metabolic acidosis
b. Metabolic alkalosis
c. Respiratory acidosis
d. Respiratory alkalosis - CORRECT ANSWERS D
RAcidosis: paCo2 >45 mmHg and RAlkalosis is paCo2 <35 mmHg. MAcidosis is
HCO3- is less than 22 mEq/L and MAlkalosis is HCO3- greater than 26 mEq/L.
A client has recently been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis of the right
leg. Which of the following interventions of the nurse immediately implement?
a. Elevating the foot of the bed 6 inches
b. Placing ice packs on and under the right leg
c. Documenting the need for hourly calf measurements
d. Performing the need for hourly calf measurements - CORRECT ANSWERS A
DVT treatment includes bed rest, leg elevation, and application of warm, moist
heat. Elevation decreases the venous pressure with relieves edema and pain.
ROM cause cause the thrombus to mobilize to the lungs causing PEs.
