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NCLEX Certification NCLEX-RN Exam Questions and Answers PDF

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National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-RN) Questions and Answers

Question 33

Assessment of parturient reveals the following: cervical dilation 6 cm and station 22; no progress in the last 4 hours. Uterine contractions decreasing in frequency and intensity. Marked molding of the presenting fetal head is described. The physician orders, “Begin oxytocin induction at 1 mU/min.” The nurse should:

Options:

A.

Begin the oxytocin induction as ordered

B.

Increase the dosage by 2 mU/min increments at15-minute intervals

C.

Maintain the dosage when duration of contractions is 40–60 seconds and frequency is at 21⁄2–4 minute intervals

D.

Question the order

Question 34

The nurse is teaching a 10-year-old insulin-dependent diabetic how to administer insulin. Which one of the following steps must be taught for insulin administration?

Options:

A.

Never use abdominal site for a rotation site.

B.

Pinch the skin up to form a subcutaneous pocket.

C.

Avoid applying pressure after injection.

D.

Change needles after injection.

Question 35

After a liver biopsy, the best position for the client is:

Options:

A.

High Fowler

B.

Prone

C.

Supine

D.

Right lateral

Question 36

A parent told the public health nurse that her 6-year-old son has been taking tetracycline for a chronic skin condition. The parent asked if this could cause any problems for the child. What should the nurse explain to the parent?

Options:

A.

Giving tetracycline to a child younger than 8 years may cause permanent staining of his teeth.

B.

If you give tetracycline with milk, it may be absorbed readily.

C.

The medication should be given to adults, not children.

D.

Secondary infections of chronic skin disorders do not respond to antibiotics.

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