HOSMERIT
NCLEX RN EXAM 2024 UPDATE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which of the following patients is at a higher risk of developing oral health problems?
a. A pregnant patient
b. A patient with diabetes
c. A patient receiving chemotherapy
d. Both b and c
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to reduce environmental stimuli that
maycause discomfort for a patient?
a. Loosen pressure dressings on wounds
b. Use assistance to pull a patient up in bed
c. Check temperature of water used in a sponge bath
d. Position the patient prone
A patient has developed a vitamin C deficiency. Which of the following symptoms might
thenurse most likely see with this condition?
a. Cracks at the corners of the mouth
b. Altered mental status
c. Bleeding gums and loose teeth
d. Anorexia and diarrhea
Which of the following interventions should a nurse perform for a female patient who
isincontinent with impaired skin integrity?
,a. Turn the patient at least every 8 hours
b. Apply lotion to the skin before a bath
c. Provide perineal care after the patient uses the bathroom
d. Bathe the patient every 3 days
A nurse is caring for a patient who died approximately one hour ago. The nurse notes
that thepatient's temperature has decreased in the last hour since his death. Which of
the following processes explains this phenomenon?
a. Rigor mortis
b. Postmortem decomposition
c. Algor mortis
d. Livor mortis
A nurse is calculating a patient's intake and output. During the last shift, the patient has
had ½ cup of gelatin, a skinless chicken breast, 1 cup of green beans, and 300 cc of
water. The patient has urinated 250 cc and has had 2 bowel movements. What is this
patient's intake and output forthis shift?
a. 420 cc intake, 250 cc output
b. 300 cc intake, 250 cc output
c. 550 cc intake, 550 cc output
d. 300 cc intake, 550 cc output
A nurse is caring for a patient with ariboflavinosis. Which of the following foods should
thenurse serve this patient?
a. Citrus fruits
b. Milk
,c. Fish
d. Potatoes
A patient is taking a walk down the hallway when she suddenly realizes that she needs
to use the restroom. Although she tries to make it to the bathroom on time, she is
incontinent of urinebefore reaching the toilet. What type of incontinence does this
situation represent?
a. Reflex incontinence
b. Urge incontinence
c. Total incontinence
d. Functional incontinence
Which of the following is an example of a positive effect of exercise on a patient?
a. Decreased basal metabolic rate
b. Decreased venous return
c. Decreased work of breathing
d. Decreased gastric motility
You have taken the vital signs for your patient. They are normal for the patient. What
shouldyou do next?
a. Report the vital signs to the doctor
b. Write the vital signs on a scrap paper
c. Call the family members
d. Document them on the graphic VS form
Penny Thornton has had a stroke, or CVA. She is having difficulty eating on her own.
Soon,she will be getting some assistive devices for eating meals.
Which healthcare worker will be getting Penny these assistive devices?
, a. A physical therapist
b. A speech therapist
c. A social worker
d. An occupational therapist
Which of the following is an example of emotional abuse?
a. A slap to the person's hand
b. Threatening the person
c. Ignoring and isolating a person
d. Leaving a patient soiled for hours
Which of the following is an example of emotional neglect?
a. A slap to the person's hand
b. Threatening the person
c. Ignoring and isolating a person
d. Leaving a patient soiled for hours
The duodenum:
a. is the third section of the small intestine, which leads immediately to the colon.
b. is the section of the stomach where the gall bladder delivers bile.
c. is the section of the small intestine where the pancreas delivers insulin.
d. None of the above.
The nurse is performing discharge teaching for Mrs. S after cardiac angioplasty. Her
husbandis present for the teaching. While explaining the prescription for antiplatelet
medication to use athome, Mrs. S's husband states, "I don't think I can afford to refill that
medication." What is the most appropriate response of the nurse?
NCLEX RN EXAM 2024 UPDATE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which of the following patients is at a higher risk of developing oral health problems?
a. A pregnant patient
b. A patient with diabetes
c. A patient receiving chemotherapy
d. Both b and c
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to reduce environmental stimuli that
maycause discomfort for a patient?
a. Loosen pressure dressings on wounds
b. Use assistance to pull a patient up in bed
c. Check temperature of water used in a sponge bath
d. Position the patient prone
A patient has developed a vitamin C deficiency. Which of the following symptoms might
thenurse most likely see with this condition?
a. Cracks at the corners of the mouth
b. Altered mental status
c. Bleeding gums and loose teeth
d. Anorexia and diarrhea
Which of the following interventions should a nurse perform for a female patient who
isincontinent with impaired skin integrity?
,a. Turn the patient at least every 8 hours
b. Apply lotion to the skin before a bath
c. Provide perineal care after the patient uses the bathroom
d. Bathe the patient every 3 days
A nurse is caring for a patient who died approximately one hour ago. The nurse notes
that thepatient's temperature has decreased in the last hour since his death. Which of
the following processes explains this phenomenon?
a. Rigor mortis
b. Postmortem decomposition
c. Algor mortis
d. Livor mortis
A nurse is calculating a patient's intake and output. During the last shift, the patient has
had ½ cup of gelatin, a skinless chicken breast, 1 cup of green beans, and 300 cc of
water. The patient has urinated 250 cc and has had 2 bowel movements. What is this
patient's intake and output forthis shift?
a. 420 cc intake, 250 cc output
b. 300 cc intake, 250 cc output
c. 550 cc intake, 550 cc output
d. 300 cc intake, 550 cc output
A nurse is caring for a patient with ariboflavinosis. Which of the following foods should
thenurse serve this patient?
a. Citrus fruits
b. Milk
,c. Fish
d. Potatoes
A patient is taking a walk down the hallway when she suddenly realizes that she needs
to use the restroom. Although she tries to make it to the bathroom on time, she is
incontinent of urinebefore reaching the toilet. What type of incontinence does this
situation represent?
a. Reflex incontinence
b. Urge incontinence
c. Total incontinence
d. Functional incontinence
Which of the following is an example of a positive effect of exercise on a patient?
a. Decreased basal metabolic rate
b. Decreased venous return
c. Decreased work of breathing
d. Decreased gastric motility
You have taken the vital signs for your patient. They are normal for the patient. What
shouldyou do next?
a. Report the vital signs to the doctor
b. Write the vital signs on a scrap paper
c. Call the family members
d. Document them on the graphic VS form
Penny Thornton has had a stroke, or CVA. She is having difficulty eating on her own.
Soon,she will be getting some assistive devices for eating meals.
Which healthcare worker will be getting Penny these assistive devices?
, a. A physical therapist
b. A speech therapist
c. A social worker
d. An occupational therapist
Which of the following is an example of emotional abuse?
a. A slap to the person's hand
b. Threatening the person
c. Ignoring and isolating a person
d. Leaving a patient soiled for hours
Which of the following is an example of emotional neglect?
a. A slap to the person's hand
b. Threatening the person
c. Ignoring and isolating a person
d. Leaving a patient soiled for hours
The duodenum:
a. is the third section of the small intestine, which leads immediately to the colon.
b. is the section of the stomach where the gall bladder delivers bile.
c. is the section of the small intestine where the pancreas delivers insulin.
d. None of the above.
The nurse is performing discharge teaching for Mrs. S after cardiac angioplasty. Her
husbandis present for the teaching. While explaining the prescription for antiplatelet
medication to use athome, Mrs. S's husband states, "I don't think I can afford to refill that
medication." What is the most appropriate response of the nurse?
