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1. A mother of a 6-month-old asks you about normal sleep patterns for an infant this age. The best response is: 1. The parent of a 2-year-old tells you her daughter recently started having breath-holding spells. She tells you the older sibling “did the same thing” and asks you for help. You advise her that after a breath-holding event: 1. Which of the following represents normal sequencing of development in a toddler? 1. A 19-month-old says “mama” and “dada,” points and gestures if h...

When prescribing acyclovir, patients should … educated regarding the: Question: To prevent further development of antibacterial resistance it is … that fluoroquinolones … reserved for treatment of: Question: Pharmaceutical promotion may affect prescribing. To address the impact of pharmaceutical promotion, the … recommendations have been made by the Institute of Medicine: Question: Nicholas has been … with type A influenza. Appropriate prescribing of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) would include...

1. An antacid (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that the purpose of this medication is to 2. In evaluating the effects of lactulose (Cephulac), which outcome would indicate that the drug is performing as intended? 3. The healthcare provider prescribes digitalis (Digoxin) for a client diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Which intervention should the nurse implement prior to administering the digoxin?The healthcare provider prescribes digitalis...

Question 1 After the physician performs an amniotomy, the nurse’s first action should be to assess the: Question 2 A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit. The nurse performs a vaginal exam and determines that the client’s cervix is 5 cm dilated with 75% effacement. Based on the nurse’s assessment the client is in which phase of labor? Question 3 A newborn with narcotic abstinence syndrome is admitted to the nursery. Nursing care of the newborn should include:

Question 1 The client is having an arteriogram. During the procedure, the client tells the nurse, “I’m feeling really hot.” Which response would be best?

NCLEX Practice Exam 5 (45 Items) Question 1 A nurse is administering IV furosemide to a patient admitted with congestive heart failure. After the infusion, which of the following symptoms is NOT expected? Increased urinary output. Decreased edema. Decreased pain. Decreased blood pressure. Question 1 Explanation: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, does not alter pain. Option A: Furosemide acts on the kidneys to increase urinary output. Option B: Fluid may move from the periphery, decreasing edema....

Question 1 The primary reason for rapid continuous rewarming of the area affected by frostbite is to: Lessen the amount of cellular damage Prevent the formation of blisters Promote movement Prevent pain and discomfort Question 1 Explanation: Rapid continuous rewarming of a frostbite primarily lessens cellular damage. Options B, C, and D: Rewarming of a frosbite does not prevent the formation of blisters. It does promote movement, but this is not the primary reason for rapid rewarming. It mi...

Question 1 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? Elevated serum calcium. Low serum parathyroid hormone (PTH). Elevated serum vitamin D. Low urine calcium. Question 1 Explanation: The parathyroid glands regulate the calcium level in the blood. In hyperparathyroidism, the serum calcium level will be elevated. Option B: Parathyroid ho...

Question 1 A nurse is reviewing a patient’s medication during shift change. Which of the following medication would be contraindicated if the patient were pregnant? Select all that apply: Warfarin (Coumadin) Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) Celecoxib (Celebrex) Clonidine (Catapres) Transdermal nicotine (Habitrol) Clofazimine(Lamprene) Question 1 Explanation: Option A: Warfarin (Coumadin). Has a pregnancy category X and associated with central nervous system defects, spontaneous abortion,...

NCLEX Practice Exam 1 (40 Questions) Question 1 Which individual is at greatest risk for developing hypertension? 45 year-old African American attorney 60-year-old Asian American shop owner 40-year-old Caucasian nurse 55-year-old Hispanic teacher Question 1 Explanation: The incidence of hypertension is greater among African Americans than other groups in the US. The incidence among the Hispanic population is rising. Question 2 A child who ingested 15 maximum strength acetaminophen tablets...