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

Question 53

Safety measures for using crutches must be taught to clients. Safety measures for the use of crutches include:

properly fitting crutches with rubber tips at the end that provide a four-point gait.

properly fitting crutches, education in the appropriate gait, and strength in the arms.

crutches that fit the way the client chooses and a gait chosen by client.

both legs touching the floor for all gaits.

Question 54

Which of the following statements by a client indicates adequate preparation for magnetic resonance imaging?

“I can leave my metal jewelry on during the test.”

“I need to wear earplugs during the test.”

“I can have the test even though I have a pacemaker.”

“I can have the test even though I have an artificial hip.”

Question 55

Assessment of the client with an arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis should include:

inspection for visible pulsation.

palpation of thrill.

percussion for dullness.

auscultation of blood pressure.

Question 56

Which of the following lab values is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease?

high HDL cholesterol

low HDL cholesterol

low total cholesterol

low triglycerides