NCLEX-RN
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Question 1 of 5
A client with chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia is having an acute exacerbation of symptoms. The client states, 'Black cats and black hats. Where does the time go?' Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to say?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clarifying the client's statement helps assess their thought process and engage therapeutically.
Question 2 of 5
The staff nurse is reviewing how to manage the last 2 hours of the night shift on an antepartal unit and has the following orders and tasks to complete prior to 7 a.m. The nurse should complete the tasks in which order?
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: D,G,F,A
Rationale:
To manage time effectively: Check documentation and final client checks at 6:30 to ensure all records are complete (
A); perform the fetal monitor strip from 6:00 to 6:30 to meet the half-hour requirement (F); draw magnesium sulfate at 6:00 to align with the ordered time (G); perform Accucheck and insulin at 7:00 as per the schedule (
D).
Question 3 of 5
A client complains of a dull headache and dizziness and has an increased pulse rate. The results of arterial blood gas analysis are as follows: pH 7.26; partial pressure of carbon dioxide,50 mm Hg; and bicarbonate, 24 mEq/L. These findings indicate which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pH of 7.26 (acidic) with elevated CO2 (50 mm Hg) and normal bicarbonate (24 mEq/L) indicates respiratory acidosis, likely due to hypoventilation. Other imbalances do not match these values.
Question 4 of 5
Which laboratory value would you report to the doctor because it is not normal and it is also a significant change in the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Total bilirubin of 17 umol/L (1 mg/dL) is elevated (normal 0.1-1.0 mg/dL), indicating potential liver or biliary issues, requiring reporting.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a child admitted with a diagnosis of rheumatic fever. Which significant question should the nurse ask the child's parent during the assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rheumatic fever characteristically presents 2 to 6 weeks after an untreated or partially treated group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection of the respiratory tract. Initially the nurse determines whether any family member has had a sore throat or unexplained fever within the past few weeks. The remaining options are unrelated to the assessment findings of rheumatic fever.