Fundamentals of Nursing NCLEX Practice Quiz (600 Questions)

All of the following can cause tachycardia except:

Palpating the midclavicular line is the correct technique for assessing:

The absence of which pulse may not be a significant finding when a patient is admitted to the hospital?

Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for developing pressure ulcers?

The physician orders the administration of high-humidity oxygen by face mask and placement of the patient in a high Fowler’s position. After assessing Mrs. Paul, the nurse writes the following nursing diagnosis: Impaired gas exchange related to increased secretions. Which of the following nursing interventions has the greatest potential for improving this situation?

The most common deficiency seen in alcoholics is:

Which of the following statements is incorrect about a patient with dysphagia?

To assess the kidney function of a patient with an indwelling urinary (Foley) catheter, the nurse measures his hourly urine output. She should notify the physician if the urine output is:

Certain substances increase the amount of urine produced. These include:

A male patient who had surgery 2 days ago for head and neck cancer is about to make his first attempt to ambulate outside his room. The nurse notes that he is steady on his feet and that his vision was unaffected by the surgery. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate?

A patient has exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) manifested by shortness of breath; orthopnea: thick, tenacious secretions; and a dry hacking cough. An appropriate nursing diagnosis would be:

Mrs. Lim begins to cry as the nurse discusses hair loss. The best response would be:

An additional Vitamin C is required during all of the following periods except:

A prescribed amount of oxygen is needed for a patient with COPD to prevent:

After 1 week of hospitalization, Mr. Gray develops hypokalemia. Which of the following is the most significant symptom of his disorder?

Which of the following nursing interventions promotes patient safety?

Studies have shown that about 40% of patients fall out of bed despite the use of side rails; this has led to which of the following conclusions?

Examples of patients suffering from impaired awareness include all of the following except:

The most common injury among elderly persons is:

The most common psychogenic disorder among elderly person is:

Which of the following vascular system changes results from aging?

Which of the following is the most common cause of dementia among elderly persons?

The nurse’s most important legal responsibility after a patient’s death in a hospital is:

Before rigor mortis occurs, the nurse is responsible for:

When a patient in the terminal stages of lung cancer begins to exhibit loss of consciousness, a major nursing priority is to:

Which element in the circular chain of infection can be eliminated by preserving skin integrity?

Which of the following will probably result in a break in sterile technique for respiratory isolation?

Which of the following patients is at greater risk for contracting an infection?

Effective handwashing requires the use of:

After routine patient contact, handwashing should last at least:

Which of the following procedures always requires surgical asepsis?

Sterile technique is used whenever:

Which of the following constitutes a break in sterile technique while preparing a sterile field for a dressing change?

A natural body defense that plays an active role in preventing infection is:

All of the following statement are true about donning sterile gloves except:

When removing a contaminated gown, the nurse should be careful that the first thing she touches is the:

Which of the following nursing interventions is considered the most effective form for universal precautions?

All of the following measures are recommended to prevent pressure ulcers except:

Which of the following blood tests should be performed before a blood transfusion?

The primary purpose of a platelet count is to evaluate the:

Which of the following white blood cell (WBC) counts clearly indicates leukocytosis?

After 5 days of diuretic therapy with 20mg of furosemide (Lasix) daily, a patient begins to exhibit fatigue, muscle cramping, and muscle weakness. These symptoms probably indicate that the patient is experiencing:

Which of the following statements about chest X-rays is not true?

The most appropriate time for the nurse to obtain a sputum specimen for culture is:

A patient with no known allergies is to receive penicillin every 6 hours. When administering the medication, the nurse observes a fine rash on the patient’s skin. The most appropriate nursing action would be to:

All of the following nursing interventions are correct when using the Z-track method of drug injection except:

The correct method for determining the vastus lateralis site for I.M. injection is to:

The mid-deltoid injection site is seldom used for I.M. injections because it:

The appropriate needle size for insulin injection is:

The appropriate needle gauge for intradermal injection is:

Parenteral penicillin can be administered as an:

The physician orders gr 10 of aspirin for a patient. The equivalent dose in milligrams is:

The physician orders an IV solution of dextrose 5% in water at 100ml/hour. What would the flow rate be if the drop factor is 15 gtt = 1 ml?

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of a hemolytic reaction to blood transfusion?

Which of the following conditions may require fluid restriction?

All of the following are common signs and symptoms of phlebitis except:

The best way of determining whether a patient has learned to instill ear medication properly is for the nurse to:

Which of the following types of medications can be administered via gastrostomy tube?

A patient who develops hives after receiving an antibiotic is exhibiting drug:

A patient has returned to his room after femoral arteriography. All of the following are appropriate nursing interventions except:

The nurse explains to a patient that a cough:

An infected patient has chills and begins shivering. The best nursing intervention is to:

A clinical nurse specialist is a nurse who has:

The purpose of increasing urine acidity through dietary means is to:

Clay-colored stools indicate:

In which step of the nursing process would the nurse ask a patient if the medication she administered relieved his pain?

All of the following are good sources of vitamin A except:

Which of the following is a primary nursing intervention necessary for all patients with a Foley Catheter in place?

The ELISA test is used to:

The two blood vessels most commonly used for TPN infusion are the:

Effective skin disinfection before a surgical procedure includes which of the following methods?

When transferring a patient from a bed to a chair, the nurse should use which muscles to avoid back injury?

Thrombophlebitis typically develops in patients with which of the following conditions?

In a recumbent, immobilized patient, lung ventilation can become altered, leading to such respiratory complications as:

Immobility impairs bladder elimination, resulting in such disorders as: