NCLEX Practice Exam 2

Question 1

An 84-year-old male has been losing mobility and gaining weight over the last two (2) months.
The patient also has the heater running in his house 24 hours a day, even on warm days.
Which of the following tests is most likely to be performed?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid function tests

Answer

FBC (full blood count)

Answer

ECG (electrocardiogram)

Answer

CT scan

Question 2

A nurse is administering blood to a patient who has a low hemoglobin count. The patient asks how long to RBC’s last in my body? The correct response is.

Accepted Answer

The life span of RBC is 120 days

Answer

The life span of RBC is 45 days

Answer

The life span of RBC is 45 days

Answer

The life span of RBC is 90 days

Question 3

Rhogam is most often used to treat____ mothers that have a ____ infant.

Accepted Answer

RH negative, RH positive

Answer

RH positive, RH positive

Answer

RH positive, RH negative

Answer

RH negative, RH negative

Question 4

When you are taking a patient’s history, she tells you she has been depressed and is dealing with an anxiety disorder. Which of the following medications would the patient most likely be taking?

Accepted Answer

Amitriptyline (Elavil)

Answer

Calcitonin

Answer

Pergolide mesylate (Permax)

Answer

Verapamil (Calan)

Question 5

A 65-year-old man has been admitted to the hospital for spinal stenosis surgery. When should the discharge training and planning begin for this patient?

Accepted Answer

Upon admit

Answer

Following surgery

Answer

Within 48 hours of discharge

Answer

Preoperative discussion

Question 6

A mother is inquiring about her child’s ability to potty train. Which of the following factors is the most important aspect of toilet training?

Accepted Answer

The overall mental and physical abilities of the child

Answer

The age of the child

Answer

The child's ability to understand instruction

Answer

Frequent attempts with positive reinforcement

Question 7

A thirty-five-year-old male has been an insulin-dependent diabetic for five years and now is unable to urinate. Which of the following would you most likely suspect?

Accepted Answer

Autonomic neuropathy

Answer

Atherosclerosis

Answer

Diabetic nephropathy

Answer

Somatic neuropathy

Question 8

A second year nursing student has just suffered a needlestick while working with a patient that is positive for AIDS. Which of the following is the most significant action that nursing student should take?

Accepted Answer

Start prophylactic AZT treatment.

Answer

Immediately see a social worker.

Answer

Start prophylactic Pentamidine treatment.

Answer

Seek counseling.

Question 9

Which of the following conditions would a nurse not administer erythromycin?

Accepted Answer

Multiple Sclerosis

Answer

Campylobacteriosis infection

Answer

Legionnaire’s disease

Answer

Pneumonia

Question 10

A client has returned to his room following an esophagoscopy. Before offering fluids, the nurse should give priority to assessing the client’s:

Accepted Answer

Gag reflex

Answer

Level of consciousness

Answer

Urinary output

Answer

Movement of extremities

An 84-year-old male has been losing mobility and gaining weight over the last two (2) months.The patient also has the heater running in his house 24 hours a day, even on warm days.Which of the following tests is most likely to be performed?

An 84-year-old male has been losing mobility and gaining weight over the last two (2) months.
The patient also has the heater running in his house 24 hours a day, even on warm days.
Which of the following tests is most likely to be performed?