NCLEX STYLE; ACTUAL EXAM (1\2)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2024\2025 | PREMIUM GRADED A+++
A client is diagnosed with breast cancer after a positive breast biopsy. The client
refuses to believe the diagnosis and says, "I do not have the C-disease." When
planning nursing interventions, which is an INITIAL short-term goal?
A) The client will say the word "cancer"
B) The client will admit to having cancer
C) The client will attend a cancer support group
D) The client will sign an advance directive
- Correct Answer- A
(The client will say the word "cancer")
The nurse provides care for a patient with Addison disease. How would the
nurse expect the client's skin to appear?
A) Ruddy and oily
B) Puffy
C) Abnormally dark and pigmented
D) Pale, dry, and scaly
- - Correct Answer- C
,(Abnormally dark and pigmented)
The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with pernicious anemia. Which
treatment does the nurse expect to be prescribed?
A) Oral administration of vitamin B12 supplements daily
B) Oral administration of ferrous gluconate 325mg 3 times daily
C) Oral administration of 1mg folic acid daily
D) Parenteral administration of vitamin B12 once a month
- - Correct Answer- D
(Parenteral administration of vitamin B12 once a month)
A client has undergone a thyroidectomy. The nurse is conducting a post
operative assessment. Which procedure must the nurse perform to assess for
bleeding for this client?
A) Remove the dressing and observe the incision every 15 minutes for one hour
B) Reinforce the existing pressure dressing as needed
C) Check the dressing and the back of the client's neck
D) Change the surgical dressing within two hours of the surgery to assess for
hematoma formation
- - Correct Answer- C
(Check the dressing and the back of the client's neck)
,The nurse in the outpatient clinic provides care for a client with the diagnosis of
Cushing disease. The nurse expects to observe which symptoms?
A) Weight loss
B) Thin legs and arms
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Hypotension
- - Correct Answer- B
(Thin legs and arms)
In which age group is diabetes mellitus type 2 MOST likely to occur?
A) Children
B) Adolescents
C) Older Adults
D) Adults
- - Correct Answer- D
(Adults)
The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with a severe head injury. The
client's urine output is 150 mL/hour, blood pressure 92/68 mm/Hg, and
increased serum osmolality is present. The nurse suspects the client has which
condition?
A) Diabetes insipidus
, B) Increased intracranial pressure
C) Pulmonary edema
D) Acute kidney injury
- - Correct Answer- A
(Diabetes insipidus)
A client is diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism. The nurse teaches the
importance of taking calcium replacements. Which client statement indicates
FURTHER teaching is required?
A) "If I don't take my calcium tablets, I could develop irregular heartbeats."
B) "I will call my health care provider if my hands or feet start tingling and
become numb."
C) "If i have difficulty swallowing my food, I will seek medical attention
promptly."
D) "If I have an extra glass of milk each day, I don't have to take my calcium
tablets."
- - Correct Answer- D
("If I have an extra glass of milk each day, I don't have to take my calcium
tablets.")
The nurse instructs the client recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about
proper meal planning. Which action should the nurse take FIRST?
A) Instruct the client about the importance of eating regular meals
B) Inform the client that 50-60% of calories should come from carbohydrates
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2024\2025 | PREMIUM GRADED A+++
A client is diagnosed with breast cancer after a positive breast biopsy. The client
refuses to believe the diagnosis and says, "I do not have the C-disease." When
planning nursing interventions, which is an INITIAL short-term goal?
A) The client will say the word "cancer"
B) The client will admit to having cancer
C) The client will attend a cancer support group
D) The client will sign an advance directive
- Correct Answer- A
(The client will say the word "cancer")
The nurse provides care for a patient with Addison disease. How would the
nurse expect the client's skin to appear?
A) Ruddy and oily
B) Puffy
C) Abnormally dark and pigmented
D) Pale, dry, and scaly
- - Correct Answer- C
,(Abnormally dark and pigmented)
The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with pernicious anemia. Which
treatment does the nurse expect to be prescribed?
A) Oral administration of vitamin B12 supplements daily
B) Oral administration of ferrous gluconate 325mg 3 times daily
C) Oral administration of 1mg folic acid daily
D) Parenteral administration of vitamin B12 once a month
- - Correct Answer- D
(Parenteral administration of vitamin B12 once a month)
A client has undergone a thyroidectomy. The nurse is conducting a post
operative assessment. Which procedure must the nurse perform to assess for
bleeding for this client?
A) Remove the dressing and observe the incision every 15 minutes for one hour
B) Reinforce the existing pressure dressing as needed
C) Check the dressing and the back of the client's neck
D) Change the surgical dressing within two hours of the surgery to assess for
hematoma formation
- - Correct Answer- C
(Check the dressing and the back of the client's neck)
,The nurse in the outpatient clinic provides care for a client with the diagnosis of
Cushing disease. The nurse expects to observe which symptoms?
A) Weight loss
B) Thin legs and arms
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Hypotension
- - Correct Answer- B
(Thin legs and arms)
In which age group is diabetes mellitus type 2 MOST likely to occur?
A) Children
B) Adolescents
C) Older Adults
D) Adults
- - Correct Answer- D
(Adults)
The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with a severe head injury. The
client's urine output is 150 mL/hour, blood pressure 92/68 mm/Hg, and
increased serum osmolality is present. The nurse suspects the client has which
condition?
A) Diabetes insipidus
, B) Increased intracranial pressure
C) Pulmonary edema
D) Acute kidney injury
- - Correct Answer- A
(Diabetes insipidus)
A client is diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism. The nurse teaches the
importance of taking calcium replacements. Which client statement indicates
FURTHER teaching is required?
A) "If I don't take my calcium tablets, I could develop irregular heartbeats."
B) "I will call my health care provider if my hands or feet start tingling and
become numb."
C) "If i have difficulty swallowing my food, I will seek medical attention
promptly."
D) "If I have an extra glass of milk each day, I don't have to take my calcium
tablets."
- - Correct Answer- D
("If I have an extra glass of milk each day, I don't have to take my calcium
tablets.")
The nurse instructs the client recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about
proper meal planning. Which action should the nurse take FIRST?
A) Instruct the client about the importance of eating regular meals
B) Inform the client that 50-60% of calories should come from carbohydrates
