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KAPLAN PREDICTOR A-D EXAM ALL 500
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIR YEAR
KAPLAN PREDICTOR A
QUESTION: The nurse evaluates the results of the client's purified protein derivative (PPD) 2 ½
days after the injection. The nurse noted the induration is 4 mm. which action by the nurse is
most appropriate?
a. Inform the client the results are negative
b. Obtain the names of the client's closest contacts.
c. Determine the HIV status of the client.
d. Wait and additional 24 hours to read the results. - ANSWER-a. Inform the client the results
are negative
QUESTION: The nurse cores for the client with a history of schizophrenia. The nurse expects to
note which speech pattern?
a. Repetition of the words used by the nurse.
b. Rapid, coherent conversation about unrelated topics.
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c. Immediately answering questions appropriately.
d. Slow, purposeful answers to the nurses questions. - ANSWER-a. Repetition of the words used
by the nurse.
QUESTION: The nurse cares for a 6-month-old infant. The parents report that the infant had
severe diarrhea for twelve hours. The nurse anticipates which finding?
a. Normal skin elasticity.
b. Depresses anterior fontanel.
c. Pale yellow urine.
d. Absent bowel sounds. - ANSWER-b. Depresses anterior fontanel.
QUESTION: The nurse cares for a client receiving hydrocodone every 6 hours prn for pain. The
client reports pain at 1600. The nurse notes that the hydrocodone was last administered at
1200, and the nurse proceeds to administer hydromorphone at 1615. After discovering the
error, how should the nurse record the occurrence?
a. "Wrong pain tablet given early. Client will be monitored closely. Asleep now."
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b. "Hydromorphone given instead of hydrocodone. Nursing supervisor aware of error."
c. Hydrocodone tablet - ANSWER-d. "Hydromorphone given at 1615; health care provider
notified. B/P122/80,RR16."
QUESTION: The male client asks the nurse, "Why am I experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED)?"
The nurse reviews the client's medications. The nurse recognizes that which classification
increases the risk for ED?
a. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
b. Antihypertensive medications.
c. Anticoagulant medications.
d. Histamine H2 inhibitors. - ANSWER-b. Antihypertensive medications.
QUESTION: The nurse in the hospital cafeteria overhears two nursing assistive personnel (NAP)
discuss the client's condition. What is the PRIORITY action for the nurse to take?
a. Change the topic of the conversation.
b. Report the employees to their nurse manager.
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c. Inform the employees about patient confidentiality and the client's right to privacy.
d. Meet with the employees at the end of the shift and tell them not to discuss clients in a
public place. - ANSWER-c. Inform the employees about patient confidentiality and the client's
right to privacy.
QUESTION: The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with dehydration. The plan of care indicates
the client is to drink two ounces of fluid every hour. The nurse determines the goal is met if
which is recorded on the intake and output (I&O) sheet for an eight-hour shift?
a. 360 ml
b. 160 ml
c. 480 ml
d. 240 ml - ANSWER-c. 480 ml
1 oz=30 ml; 60 oz*8= 480 ml
QUESTION: The nurse and LPN/LVN care for clients on a medical-surgical unit. The RN should
delegate which activity to the LPN/LVN?
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KAPLAN PREDICTOR A-D EXAM ALL 500
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIR YEAR
KAPLAN PREDICTOR A
QUESTION: The nurse evaluates the results of the client's purified protein derivative (PPD) 2 ½
days after the injection. The nurse noted the induration is 4 mm. which action by the nurse is
most appropriate?
a. Inform the client the results are negative
b. Obtain the names of the client's closest contacts.
c. Determine the HIV status of the client.
d. Wait and additional 24 hours to read the results. - ANSWER-a. Inform the client the results
are negative
QUESTION: The nurse cores for the client with a history of schizophrenia. The nurse expects to
note which speech pattern?
a. Repetition of the words used by the nurse.
b. Rapid, coherent conversation about unrelated topics.
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c. Immediately answering questions appropriately.
d. Slow, purposeful answers to the nurses questions. - ANSWER-a. Repetition of the words used
by the nurse.
QUESTION: The nurse cares for a 6-month-old infant. The parents report that the infant had
severe diarrhea for twelve hours. The nurse anticipates which finding?
a. Normal skin elasticity.
b. Depresses anterior fontanel.
c. Pale yellow urine.
d. Absent bowel sounds. - ANSWER-b. Depresses anterior fontanel.
QUESTION: The nurse cares for a client receiving hydrocodone every 6 hours prn for pain. The
client reports pain at 1600. The nurse notes that the hydrocodone was last administered at
1200, and the nurse proceeds to administer hydromorphone at 1615. After discovering the
error, how should the nurse record the occurrence?
a. "Wrong pain tablet given early. Client will be monitored closely. Asleep now."
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b. "Hydromorphone given instead of hydrocodone. Nursing supervisor aware of error."
c. Hydrocodone tablet - ANSWER-d. "Hydromorphone given at 1615; health care provider
notified. B/P122/80,RR16."
QUESTION: The male client asks the nurse, "Why am I experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED)?"
The nurse reviews the client's medications. The nurse recognizes that which classification
increases the risk for ED?
a. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
b. Antihypertensive medications.
c. Anticoagulant medications.
d. Histamine H2 inhibitors. - ANSWER-b. Antihypertensive medications.
QUESTION: The nurse in the hospital cafeteria overhears two nursing assistive personnel (NAP)
discuss the client's condition. What is the PRIORITY action for the nurse to take?
a. Change the topic of the conversation.
b. Report the employees to their nurse manager.
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c. Inform the employees about patient confidentiality and the client's right to privacy.
d. Meet with the employees at the end of the shift and tell them not to discuss clients in a
public place. - ANSWER-c. Inform the employees about patient confidentiality and the client's
right to privacy.
QUESTION: The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with dehydration. The plan of care indicates
the client is to drink two ounces of fluid every hour. The nurse determines the goal is met if
which is recorded on the intake and output (I&O) sheet for an eight-hour shift?
a. 360 ml
b. 160 ml
c. 480 ml
d. 240 ml - ANSWER-c. 480 ml
1 oz=30 ml; 60 oz*8= 480 ml
QUESTION: The nurse and LPN/LVN care for clients on a medical-surgical unit. The RN should
delegate which activity to the LPN/LVN?
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