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NCSBN NCLEX RN Actual Exam 2025 NCLEX RN NCSBN Exam Latest Update 2025 Different Versions Questions and Correct Answers Rated A+
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A LPN complains to the charge nurse that an unlicensed assistive person (UAP) consistently leaves the work area untidy and does not restock supplies. What is the best initial response by the charge nurse? 1Write down potential solutions to the problems today by shift's end 2Add this concern to the agenda of the next unit meeting 3Assure the staff nurse that the complaint will be investigated 4Explore for further identification about the nature of the problem - Answer- 4 Explore for further identification about the nature of the problem The nurse assists with the reinforcement of information about breast self- examination to a group of college students. A female student asks when to perform the monthly exam. The appropriate reply by the nurse should include which statement? 1"Ovulation, or midcycle is the best time to detect changes." 2"Do the exam at the same time every month." 3"Right after the period, when your breasts are less tender." 4"The first of every month, because it will be easiest to remember." - Answer- 3
The nurse is caring for a 75 year-old client with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client should be instructed to contact the outpatient clinic immediately if which findings are present? 1An open wound on the heel with minimal discomfort 2Occasional hiccups and sneezing 3Sustained insomnia and daytime fatigue 4Persistent dryness and itching of the perineal area - Answer-1An open wound on the heel with minimal discomfort- A pregnant woman has been advised to alter her diet during pregnancy by increasing the intake of protein and vitamin C to meet the needs of the growing fetus. Which diet choice would best meet the woman's needs?
3Hypoventilation 4Bradycardia - Answer- 2 A school nurse monitors a child with a history of tonic-clonic seizures. The school nurse should inform teachers that if the child falls to the floor and experiences a seizure while in the classroom, which of the following would be the most important action to take during the seizure? 1Place the hands or a folded blanket under the head of the child 2Provide privacy as much as possible to minimize frightening the other children 3Move any chairs or desks at least three feet away from the child 4Note the sequence of movements with the time lapse of the event - Answer- 1Place the hands or a folded blanket under the head of the child - A client is admitted with diagnosis of a right upper lobe infiltrate and to rule out active tuberculosis (TB). Which type of precautions will be needed for this client? 1Droplet 2Contact 3Standard 4Airborne - Answer- 4 A client has had a positive reaction to purified protein derivative (PPD). Which statement made by the client suggests the client understands the teaching by the registered nurse (RN)?
1Less jaundice 2Increased appetite 3Decreased lethargy 4Less edema - Answer- 3 The LPN is unsure about an assignment by the charge nurse to hang an intravenous (IV) infusion that contains potassium. What resource should the LPN check first to determine if lpns can administer IV medications? 1Employer policy and procedures manuals 2Nursing faculty from a local nursing program 3The nurse practice act of the state in which the practice takes place 4American Nurses Association (ANA) professional standards - Answer- 3 The nurse is assisting with the delivery of a newborn infant. What is the priority nursing intervention for a normal newborn immediately after delivery? 1Dry off infant with a warm blanket or towel 2Apply identification bracelets 3Assign the one-minute APGAR score 4Obtain vital signs - Answer-1Dry off infant with a warm blanket or towel - The registered nurse is teaching a childbirth education class about postpartum depression. Which statement, made by a class member, indicates that more teaching is needed? 1"I will make an effort to talk with someone about my feelings if I start to feel overwhelmed."
2"It's common for women with postpartum depression to have delusions about the infant." 3"Women with postpartum depression have feelings of guilt and worthlessness." 4"I may experience postpartum depression up to a year after delivery." - Answer- 2 The nurse is reinforcing information about the side effects of fluoxetine to a client. Which group of findings should be included? 1Diarrhea, dry mouth, weight loss, reduced libido 2Tachycardia, blurred vision, hypotension, anorexia 3Orthostatic hypotension, vertigo, reactions to tyramine, nausea 4Photosensitivity, seizures, edema, hyperglycemia - Answer-1Diarrhea, dry mouth, weight loss, reduced libido A client has a diagnosis of heart failure. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement prior to the administration of digoxin? 1Use the pulse reading from the electronic blood pressure device 2Take a radial pulse, counting for a full 60 seconds 3Check for a pulse deficit at least twice with another nurse 4Assess the apical pulse, counting for a full 60 seconds - Answer-4Assess the apical pulse, counting for a full 60 seconds -
4Rub the sternum with the knuckles - Answer-1Squeeze the trapezius muscle firmly - A newborn has hyperbilirubinemia and is being treated with a biliblanket. Which intervention is indicated during this therapy? 1Discontinue breastfeeding during treatment 2Rotate the neonate to treat all of his/her skin 3Restrict holding the newborn during treatment 4Provide more frequent feedings - Answer-4Provide more frequent feedings- A client with paranoid delusions stares at the nurse over a period of several days. The client suddenly walks up to the nurse and shouts, "You think you're so perfect, pure and good." How should the nurse respond? 1"You seem to be in a bad mood." 2"Perfect? I don't quite understand." 3"You sound angry right now." 4"That explains why you've been staring at me." - Answer- 3 The client with coronary artery disease has a prescription for nitroglycerin transdermal patches. What is the best reason the client should not wear a patch for more than 12 to 14 hours each day? 1It can cause severe headaches 2It may no longer work as well 3It will cause profound hypotensive effects 4it will irritate the skin - Answer- 2
A hospitalized infant is receiving gentamicin. Which nursing intervention should receive priority in the plan of care? 1Compare daily infant weights 2Monitor the infant's urine output 3Ensure appropriate fluid intake 4Maintain accurate intake and output - Answer- 2 A newborn is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. In discussing the condition and treatment with the family, the nurse should emphasize which point? 1They can expect the child will be mentally retarded 2Administration of a thyroid hormone will prevent problems 3This rare condition is hereditary 4Physical growth and development will be delayed - Answer- 2 A child is admitted to the hospital for emergency surgery. The child's parent reports several allergies. Which of these allergies should all the operative health care personnel be notified about? 1Perfumed soap 2Shellfish 3Balloons 4Mold - Answer- 3 A practical nurse (PN) team member identifies that the fundus is boggy for a woman who is gravida 4 para 4 and is two hours after a spontaneous vaginal
A client is discharged with a prescription for warfarin. A nurse recognizes that additional teaching is needed if the client makes which incorrect comment? 1"I know I must avoid crowds." 2"I will report any bruises or bleeding." 3"I plan to use an electric razor for shaving." 4"I will keep all laboratory appointments." - Answer-1"I know I must avoid crowds." - The nurse discovers an unresponsive client and determines there is no pulse. This nurse then activates the code notification button to alert all personnel about the code and begins chest compressions. What is the function of the second nurse on the scene? 1Validate the client's advance directive 2Participate with the compressions or breathing as requested by the first nurse 3Bring the code cart - 4Relieve the first nurse on the scene and continue single person CPR - Answer- 3 The nurse and client are discussing the client's progress toward understanding the client's behavioral responses to stressful events. This is typical of which phase in the therapeutic relationship? 1Termination 2Working - 3Orientation 4Pre-interaction - Answer- 2
The nurse is collecting data on a group of clients in a long-term health care facility. Which client is at a highest risk for the development of pressure ulcers? 1Ambulatory client who had three incontinent diarrhea stools in the past 24 hours 2Ambulatory older adult diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for the past 20 years 3Obese client who uses a wheelchair throughout the facility 4Malnourished older adult client who is on bed rest - Answer- 4 A client diagnosed with head trauma is in a non-responsive state. Vital signs are stable and breathing is regular and spontaneous. What should the nurse document to accurately describe the client's status? 1Glasgow Coma Scale 13, no ventilator required 2Glasgow Coma Scale 8, respirations regular - 3Appears to be sleeping, vital signs stable 4Comatose, breathing unlabored; is resting - Answer- 2 A client with heart failure is newly referred to a home health care agency. The nurse determines that the client has not been following the prescribed diet. It would be most appropriate for the nurse to take which action at this time? 1Notify the health care provider of the client's failure to follow the prescribed diet 2Make a referral to Meal-on-Wheels for delivery of one meal three times a week
1Check the distal circulation of the casted extremity 2Obtain the pulse oximetry reading 3Measure the client's blood pressure in the supine and Fowler's positions 4Check the orientation to time, place and person - Answer- 2 The client has an order for intermittent gastrostomy tube (G-tube) feedings. What is the priority action by the nurse to accurately assess correct placement of the G-tube? 1Listen for active bowel sounds in all four quadrants 2Measure the ph of stomach content aspirate 3Auscultate the abdomen while instilling 10 ml of air into the G-tube 4Measure the length of tubing from the insertion site each shift - Answer- 1Listen for active bowel sounds in all four quadrants 2Measure the ph of stomach content aspirate - 3Auscultate the abdomen while instilling 10 ml of air int1listen for active bowel sounds in all four quadrants 2Measure the ph of stomach content aspirate - 3Auscultate the abdomen while instilling 10 ml of air into the G-tube 4Measure the length of tubing from the insertion site each shifto the G-tube 4Measure the length of tubing from the insertion site each shift The client is diagnosed with infective endocarditis of the tricuspid valve. Which finding suggests a complication of this condition? 1Pronounced wheezes 2Pain on deep inspiration
3Sudden back pain 4Sudden dyspnea - Answer- 4 A client is scheduled for a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). What should the nurse understand about the purpose of this procedure? 1The surgical repair of a diseased coronary artery 2An noninvasive radiographic examination of the heart 3A process to compress arterial plaque to improve blood flow 4The placement of an automatic internal cardiac defibrillator - Answer- 3 A 2 day-old infant born with spina bifida and meningomyocele is recovering after an initial surgery. As the nurse accompanies the grandparents for their first visit since the child's birth, which of these responses might the nurse expect from the grandparents? 1Anger 2Disbelief 3Depression 4Frustration - Answer- 2 The ICU nurse works in a rural hospital that has a remote electronic ICU monitoring system (eicu.) What is one of the best reasons for having access to an eicu? 1An ICU nurse and intensivist remotely monitor ICU clients around the clock 2An ICU nurse is on-call to answer questions when needed
1Notify the attending physician 2Consult the charge nurse and prepare to transfer the client to an intensive care unit 3Call the rapid response team 4Contact the family member indicated in the admission forms - Answer- 1 The nurse is caring for a client who has just been admitted to the inpatient mental health unit with severe depression. Which concern should be a priority of care? 1Safety 2Elimination 3Rest 4Nutrition - Answer- 1 A nurse is discussing with a client the precautions with warfarin. The nurse should tell the client to avoid foods with excessive amounts of what substance? 1Iron 2Calcium 3Vitamin E 4Vitamin K - Answer- 4 The nurse has established a therapeutic relationship with a client. Which observation would indicate that the nurse-client relationship has passed from the orienting phase to the working phase?
1The client revitalizes a relationship with the family to help in coping with a child's death 2The client recognizes feelings and expresses them appropriately 3The client expresses a desire to be mothered and pampered 4The client recognizes regression as a part of a defense mechanism - Answer- 2 During the working phase, problems are identified and the client is able to focus on unpleasant feelings and express them appropriately. During the working phase, problems are identified and the client is able to focus on unpleasant feelings and express them appropriately. - Answer-An advance health care directive is also known as a living will. It is a legal document in which a person specifies his or her wishes concerning medical treatments at the end-of-life, when s/he is unable to make those decisions. Advance care planning involves sharing personal values and wishes with loved ones and selecting someone, (called a medical power of attorney or health care proxy) who will eventually make medical decisions on the client's behalf A nurse is talking to a group of parents about how to reduce risks in the home. What is the most important factor for the nurse to consider during the discussion? 1Proximity to emergency services 2Number of children in the home 3Knowledge level of the parents 4Age of children in the home - Answer- 4