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MENTAL HEALTH NCLEX QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 44. A client with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, who is in a state of starvation, is in a two- bed room. A newly admitted client will be assigned to this client's room. Which client would be the best choice as a roommate for the client with anorexia nervosa? 1. A client with pneumonia 2. A client undergoing diagnostic tests 3. A client who thrives on managing others 4. A client who could benefit from the client's assistance at mealtime 2. A c...

The nurse is caring for a client who had an emergency cesarean section, with her husband in attendance the day before. The baby’s Apgar was 9/9. The woman and her partner had attended childbirth education classes and had anticipated having a water birth with family present. Which of the following comments by the nurse is appropriate? a) “Sometimes babies just don’t deliver the way we expect them to.” b) “With all of your preparations, it must have been disappointing for you to have ha...

1. A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is assisting in the care of a client who is having central venous pressure (CVP) measurements taken by the registered nurse (RN). The LPN should assist the RN by placing the bed in which position for the reading? 1. Flat 2. Semi-Fowler's 3. Trendelenburg's 4. Reverse Trendelenburg's Correct Answer: 1. Flat 2. The nurse is assisting a client who will wear a Holter monitor for continuous cardiac monitoring over the next 24 hours. The nurse takes...

Type II: Cytotoxic Reactions – the body makes special autoantibodies directed against its own cells (NEED TO KNOW THE TYPES FOR THE EXAM)  Hemolytic Anemias – involves lysis, ABO blood incompatibility (maternity – Rh factors)  Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura – decreases number of platelets in the blood; the immune system attacks and destroys platelets o S/S: bruising, bleeding, pinpoint-sized reddish-purplish spots on the lower legs  Hemolytic Transfusion Reactions – b...

A nurse is assessing a 6-month old patient at a well-child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. Closed posterior fontanel (8 weeks). 11. A nurse is caring for a 2-year old child who has seizures and is receiving phenytoin in suspension form. Which of the following actions should the nurse take before administering each dose? a. ?? 12. A nurse is planning care for a female client who has a T4 spinal cord injury and is at risk for acquiring urinary tract ...

9. When assessing a woman in her first trimester, which emotional response would the nurse most likely expect to find? A) Ambivalence B) Introversion C) Acceptance D) Emotional lability Answer: A Explanation: Ambivalence, or having conflicting feelings at the same time, is a universal feeling and is considered normal when preparing for a lifestyle change and new role. Pregnant women commonly experience ambivalence during the first trimester. Introversion, or focusing on oneself, is comm...

7. After teaching a group of students about the changes in health care delivery and funding, which of the following, if identified by the group as a current trend seen in the maternal and child health care settings, would indicate that the teaching was successful? A) Increase in community settings for care B) Decrease in family poverty level C) Increase in hospitalization of children D) Decrease in managed care 8. The nurse would recommend the use of which supplement as a primary prev...

Question 26.26. Examination of the throat in a child demonstrating signs and symptoms of acute epiglottitis may contribute to which life-threatening complication? (Points : 2) Retropharyngeal abscess Laryngospasms Rupturing of the tonsils Gagging induced aspiration Question 27.27. Which laboratory test is considered adequate for an accurate and reliable diagnosis of gonococcal urethritis in a symptomatic man? (Points : 2) Ligase chain reacti...

When renin is released, it is capable of which action? Inactivation of autoregulation Direct activation of angiotensin II Direct release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Formation of angiotensin I When renin is released, it cleaves an α-globulin (angiotensinogen produced by liver hepatocytes) in the plasma to form angiotensin I. Question 12 2 / 2 pts What characteristic do atopic individuals have that make them genetically predisposed to develop aller...

a. Screen individuals for high risk of cancer 25. Which statement is true concerning a fungal infection? a. Phagocytes and T lymphocytes control fungal infections 26. Which change is a result of puberty and defends the vagina from infection? a. Vaginal PH becomes more acidic 27. The number of persons living with a specific disease at a specific point in time is referred to by which term? a. Prevalence 28. Which risk factor for hypertension is influenced by genetic factors and lifestyle? ...

Identify which of following statements is true. A. check-the-box regulations permit an LLC to be taxed as a C corporation. B. Under check-the-box regulations, an LLC that has only two members (owners) default classification is as a partnership. C. Once an election is made to change its classification, an entity cannot change again for 60 months. D. All of statements are true. 10) Rose and Wayne form a new corporation. Rose contributes cash for 85% of stock and Wayne contributes servi...

Which individuals have the greatest fitness in an area where malaria is common? Correct Answer: e. Individuals heterozygous for the normal and sickle cell anemia alleles • Question 9 2 out of 2 points Your friend was diagnosed with strep throat 2 months ago. She was treated with antibiotics for 10 days, but 2 weeks after treatment, the symptoms returned. She was given a different antibiotic, and her symptoms again initially improved but then got worse. What is happening? Ch...

15. The revenue recognition principle dictates that revenue should be recognized in the accounting records: a. when the performance obligation is satisfied. 16. Merchandising companies that sell to retailers are known as a. wholesalers. 17. Gross profit equals the difference between a. sales revenue and cost of goods sold. 18. Net income will result if gross profit exceeds a. operating expenses. 19. Under the perpetual system, cash freight costs incurred by the buyer for the tran...

Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination 9th Edition Ball Test Bank 16. You should measure the child's head circumference at every health visit until at least age months. a. 3 b. 8 c. 12 d. 18 e. 24 ANS: E Head circumference should be measured at every visit until 2 to 3 years of age. TOP: Discipline: Physiology MSC: Organ System: Reproductive 17. To measure head circumference, the tape is wrapped snugly around the child's head at the occipital protuberance and the: a....

NSG 350 Mental Health 16. During the working phase of the relationship, the nurse assesses that the patient may be demonstrating resistance. The most appropriate way to deal with this would be to: a. assist the patient in exploring his or her past for uncovered issues and conflicts. b. clarify, share observations, and reflect content and feelings with the patient. c. confront the patient with the behavior and state, "You will be expected to work harder." d. avoid mentioning the therapeu...

NCLEX Practice Questions 10. A 52-year-old man was referred to the clinic due to increased abdominal girth. He is diagnosed with ascites by the presence of a fluid thrill and shifting dullness on percussion. After administering diuretic therapy, which nursing action would be most effective in ensuring safe care? A. Measuring serum potassium for hyperkalemia B. Assessing the client for hypervolemia C. Measuring the client's weight weekly D. Documenting precise intake and output 10. An...

Med Surg Adaptive Quizzing and Rationale Phosphorus and calcium have inverse or reciprocal relationships, meaning that when calcium levels are high, phosphorus levels tend to be low. Therefore administration of phosphorus will reduce a patient's already abnormally low calcium level, which can result in life-threatening complications. Potassium phosphate will not have any effect on sodium, magnesium, or potassium levels. The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with an exacerbation o...

LPN PHARM An older client with a decreased percentage of lean body mass is likely to receive a prescription that is adjusted based on which pharmacokinetic process? Distribution ) A peak and trough level must be drawn for a client receiving antibiotic therapy. What is the optimum time for the LPN/LVN to obtain the trough level? Immediately before the next antibiotic dose is given. A client with Parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). Which observation by the nurse...

HESI RN adaptive quiz Monitoring the assignments allotted to the UNP 5. Reporting deviations in the client's response A registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about evidence-based practice. Which statements should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply. Evidence-based practice is conducted by practicing nurses and other healthcare team members." "Institutional review board approval is not needed to implement evidence-based practice." "Evidence-based prac...

Evolve: Fundamentals Exam An elderly resident of a long-term care facility is no longer able to perform self-care and is becoming progressively weaker. The resident previously requested that no resuscitative efforts be performed, and the family requests hospice care. What action should the nurse implement first? Notify the healthcare provider of the family's request. A young mother of three children complains of increased anxiety during her annual physical exam. What information shou...