NCLEX Practice Exam 1

Question 1

Which individual is at greatest risk for developing hypertension?

Accepted Answer

45 year-old African American attorney

Answer

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 45 minutes ago is seen in the emergency department. Which of these orders should the nurse do first?

Accepted Answer

Gastric lavage PRN

Answer

Removing as much of the drug as possible is the first step in treatment for this drug overdose. This is best done by gastric lavage. The next drug to give would be activated charcoal, then mucomyst and lastly the IV fluids.

Question 3

Which complication of cardiac catheterization should the nurse monitor for in the initial 24 hours after the procedure?

Accepted Answer

thrombus formation

Answer

Thrombus formation in the coronary arteries is a potential problem in the initial 24 hours after a cardiac catheterization. A falling BP occurs along with hemorrhage of the insertion site which is associated with the first 12 hours after the procedure.

Question 4

A client is admitted to the emergency room with renal calculi and is complaining of moderate to severe flank pain and nausea. The client’s temperature is 100.8 degrees Fahrenheit. The priority nursing goal for this client is:

Accepted Answer

Manage pain

Answer

The immediate goal of therapy is to alleviate the client’s pain.

Question 5

What would the nurse expect to see while assessing the growth of children during their school age years?

Accepted Answer

Yearly weight gain of about 5.5 pounds per year

Answer

School age children gain about 5.5 pounds each year and increase about 2 inches in height.

NCLEX Practice Test

NCLEX Practice Test

NCLEX Practice Exam 1