NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #11 (75 Questions) 1. 1. Question A patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism. A nurse checking the patient’s lab results would expect which of the following changes in laboratory findings? o A. Elevated serum calcium o B. Low serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) o C. Elevated serum vitamin D o D. Low urine calcium Incorrect Correct Answer: A. Elevated serum calcium The parathyroid glands regulate the calcium level in the bl...

NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #10 (75 Questions) 1. 1. Question The nurse should visit which of the following clients first? o A. The client with diabetes with a blood glucose of 95mg/dL o B. The client with hypertension being maintained on Lisinopril o C. The client with chest pain and a history of angina o D. The client with Raynaud’s disease Incorrect Correct Answer: C. The client with chest pain and a history of angina The client with chest pain should be seen first because this could i...

NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #9 (75 Questions) 1. 1. Question Which roommate would be most suitable for the 6-year-old male with a fractured femur in Russell’s traction? o A. 16-year-old female with scoliosis o B. 12-year-old male with a fractured femur o C. 10-year-old male with sarcoma o D. 6-year-old male with osteomyelitis Incorrect Correct Answer: B. 12-year-old male with a fractured femur The 6-year-old should have a roommate as close to the same age as possible, so the 12-year-old i...

NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #8 (75 Questions) 1. 1. Question A 21-year-old male with Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a senior at the local university. He is engaged to be married and is to begin a new job upon graduation. Which of the following diagnoses would be a priority for this client? o A. Sexual dysfunction related to radiation therapy o B. Anticipatory grieving related to terminal illness o C. Tissue integrity related to prolonged bed rest o D. Fatigue related to chemotherapy Incorrect Corr...

NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #7 (75 Questions) 1. 1. Question After cardiac surgery, a client’s blood pressure measures 126/80 mm Hg. Nurse Katrina determines that mean arterial pressure (MAP) is which of the following? o A. 46 mm Hg o B. 80 mm Hg o C. 95 mm Hg o D. 90 mm Hg Incorrect Correct Answer: C. 95 mm Hg Use the following formula to calculate MAP MAP = systolic + 2 (diastolic) MAP = 126 mm Hg + 2 (80 mm Hg) MAP = 286 mm Hg MAP = 95 mm Hg • Option A: 46 mmHg is incorrect according...

NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #6 (75 Questions) 1. 1. Question After cardiac surgery, a client’s blood pressure measures 126/80 mm Hg. Nurse Katrina determines that mean arterial pressure (MAP) is which of the following? o A. 46 mm Hg o B. 80 mm Hg o C. 95 mm Hg o D. 90 mm Hg Incorrect Correct Answer: C. 95 mm Hg Use the following formula to calculate MAP MAP = systolic + 2 (diastolic) MAP = 126 mm Hg + 2 (80 mm Hg) MAP = 286 mm Hg MAP = 95 mm Hg • Option A: 46 mmHg is incorrect according...

NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #5 (75 Questions) 1. 1. Question Mr. Rodriguez is admitted with severe pain in the knees. Which form of arthritis is characterized by urate deposits and joint pain, usually in the feet and legs, and occurs primarily in men over age 30? o A. Septic arthritis o B. Traumatic arthritis o C. Intermittent arthritis o D. Gouty arthritis Incorrect Correct Answer: D. Gouty arthritis Gouty arthritis, a metabolic disease, is characterized by urate deposits and pain in the j...

NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #4 (75 Questions) 1. 1. Question Which action(s) should you delegate to the experienced nursing assistant when caring for a patient with a thrombotic stroke with residual left-sided weakness? Select all that apply. o A. Assist the patient to reposition every 2 hours. o B. Reapply pneumatic compression boots. o C. Remind the patient to perform active ROM. o D. Check extremities for redness and edema. Incorrect Correct Answer: A, B, & C. The experienced nursing ass...

NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #3 (75 Questions) 1. 1. Question A patient with Parkinson’s disease has a nursing diagnosis of Impaired Physical Mobility related to neuromuscular impairment. You observe a nursing assistant performing all of these actions. For which action must you intervene? o A. The NA assists the patient to ambulate to the bathroom and back to bed. o B. The NA reminds the patient not to look at his feet when he is walking. o C. The NA performs the patient’s complete bath ...

NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #2 (75 Questions) 1. 1. Question While assessing a one-month-old infant, which of the findings warrants further investigation by the nurse? Select all that apply. o A. Abdominal respirations o B. Irregular breathing rate o C. Inspiratory grunt o D. Increased heart rate with crying o E. Nasal flaring o F. Cyanosis o G. Asymmetric chest movement Incorrect Correct Answers: C, E, F, & G • Option C. Grunting occurs when an infant attempts to maintain an adequate fun...