NCLEX-PN Test #12

Question 1

A client develops tremors while withdrawing from alcohol. Which medication is routinely administered to lessen physiological effects of alcohol withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Klonopin (clonazepam)

Answer

Dolophine (methadone)

Answer

Narcan (Naloxone)

Answer

Antabuse (disulfiram)

Question 2

A client with Type II diabetes has an order for regular insulin 10 units SC each morning. The client’s breakfast should be served within:

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

15 minutes

Answer

20 minutes

Answer

45 minutes

Question 3

A 10-year-old has an order for Demerol (meperidine) 35 mg IM for pain. The medication is available as Demerol 50mg per ml. How much should the nurse administer?

Accepted Answer

0.7mL

Answer

0.5mL

Answer

0.6mL

Answer

0.8mL

Question 4

Which antibiotic is contraindicated for the treatment of infections in infants and young children?

Accepted Answer

Tetracyn (tetracycline)

Answer

Amoxil (amoxicillin)

Answer

Cefotan (cefotetan)

Answer

E-Mycin (erythromycin)

Question 5

The chart of a client with schizophrenia states that the client has echolalia. The nurse can expect the client to:

Accepted Answer

Repeat words or phrases used by others

Answer

Speak using words that rhyme

Answer

Include irrelevant details in conversation

Answer

Make up new words with new meanings

Question 6

Which early morning activity helps to reduce the symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Drinking a cup of coffee

Answer

Brushing the teeth

Answer

Drinking a glass of juice

Answer

Brushing the hair

Question 7

A newborn weighed 7 pounds at birth. At 6 months of age, the infant could be expected to weigh:

Accepted Answer

14 pounds

Answer

18 pounds

Answer

25 pounds

Answer

30 pounds

Question 8

A client with nontropical sprue has an exacerbation of symptoms. Which meal selection is responsible for the recurrence of the client’s symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Cream of tomato soup and crackers

Answer

Tossed salad with oil and vinegar dressing

Answer

Baked potato with sour cream and chives

Answer

Mixed fruit and yogurt

Question 9

A client with congestive heart failure has been receiving Digoxin (lanoxin). Which finding indicates that the medication is having a desired effect?

Accepted Answer

Increased urinary output

Answer

Stabilized weight

Answer

Improved appetite

Answer

Increased pedal edema