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NCLEX Practice Exam Questions with
100% Correct Answers
The nurse cares for the client diagnosed with a pneumothorax resulting
from a motor vehicle accident three days ago. The client has a chest tube
connected to a three-chamber water-seal drainage system with 20 cm
suction. The nurse determines the lung has re-expanded if which
observation is made?
1. There is no drainage in the collection chamber for 3 hours
2. The fluid in the water-seal chamber does not fluctuate with respirations
3. There is continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber
4. There is gentle bubbling in the suction-control chamber - ✔✔2. The
fluid in the water-seal chamber does not fluctuate with respirations
Rationale: Indicates no more air leaking into pleural space
The 18-month old is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of
laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB). During the initial assessment, the nurse
expects to find which early symptoms?
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1. Kussmaul respirations and bradycardia
2. Elevated temperature and slow respiratory rate
3. Expiratory wheezing and substernal retractions
4. Inspiratory stridor and restlessness - ✔✔4. Inspiratory stridor and
restlessness
Rationale: LTB or croup syndrome is characterized by edema and
inflammation of upper airways. The inspiratory strider is often the first
observable symptom of LTB.
The health care provider inserts a temporary pacemaker in a client
following a myocardial infarction. The nurse knows that which outcome is
the primary purpose of the pacemaker?
1. Increases the force of myocardial contraction
2. Increases the cardiac output
3. Prevents premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
4. Prevents systemic overload - ✔✔2. Increases the cardiac output
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Rationale: A pacemaker acts to regulate cardiac rhythm. This can be atrial,
or ventricular, or both chambers. The outcome of the intervention is to
increase the cardiac output.
The client in labor is monitored with an internal fetal monitor. The nurse
knows which is the most important reason for the fetal monitor?
1. To evaluate the progress of the client's labor
2. To assess the strength and duration of the client's contractions
3. To monitor the oxygen status of the fetus during labor
4. To determine if an oxytocin drip is necessary - ✔✔3. To monitor the
oxygen status of the fetus during labor
Rationale: Goal is early detection of mild fetal hypoxia
The nurse prepares an older client for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). The
client asks the nurse to explain the reason why the procedure is performed.
The nurse's response is based on which explanation?
1. The HCP is able to directly observe the kidney pelvis
2. An IVP assess the glomerular filtration rate
3. The HCP is able to examine the urinary tract by x-ray
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4. Medication is injected into the urinary system - ✔✔3. The HCP is able
to examine the urinary tract by x-ray
Rationale: During an IVP, x-rays are taken of the entire urinary tract and
helps evaluate kidney function.
The nurse cares for the client admitted with cerebral vascular accident
(CVA) and facial paralysis. Nursing care is planned to prevent which
complication?
1. Inability to talk
2. Loss of the gag reflex
3. Inability to open the affected eye
4. Corneal abrasion - ✔✔4. Corneal abrasion
Rationale: A client will be unable to close the affected eye voluntarily when
facial nerve is affected. The lacrimal gland will no longer supply secretions
that protect the eye and can cause a corneal abrasion. Nursing care will
include cool compresses and prescribed eye drops.
A school-age child client is in the early stages of nephrotic syndrome. The
nurse discusses which protein adjustments with the parents?
NCLEX Practice Exam Questions with
100% Correct Answers
The nurse cares for the client diagnosed with a pneumothorax resulting
from a motor vehicle accident three days ago. The client has a chest tube
connected to a three-chamber water-seal drainage system with 20 cm
suction. The nurse determines the lung has re-expanded if which
observation is made?
1. There is no drainage in the collection chamber for 3 hours
2. The fluid in the water-seal chamber does not fluctuate with respirations
3. There is continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber
4. There is gentle bubbling in the suction-control chamber - ✔✔2. The
fluid in the water-seal chamber does not fluctuate with respirations
Rationale: Indicates no more air leaking into pleural space
The 18-month old is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of
laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB). During the initial assessment, the nurse
expects to find which early symptoms?
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1. Kussmaul respirations and bradycardia
2. Elevated temperature and slow respiratory rate
3. Expiratory wheezing and substernal retractions
4. Inspiratory stridor and restlessness - ✔✔4. Inspiratory stridor and
restlessness
Rationale: LTB or croup syndrome is characterized by edema and
inflammation of upper airways. The inspiratory strider is often the first
observable symptom of LTB.
The health care provider inserts a temporary pacemaker in a client
following a myocardial infarction. The nurse knows that which outcome is
the primary purpose of the pacemaker?
1. Increases the force of myocardial contraction
2. Increases the cardiac output
3. Prevents premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
4. Prevents systemic overload - ✔✔2. Increases the cardiac output
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Rationale: A pacemaker acts to regulate cardiac rhythm. This can be atrial,
or ventricular, or both chambers. The outcome of the intervention is to
increase the cardiac output.
The client in labor is monitored with an internal fetal monitor. The nurse
knows which is the most important reason for the fetal monitor?
1. To evaluate the progress of the client's labor
2. To assess the strength and duration of the client's contractions
3. To monitor the oxygen status of the fetus during labor
4. To determine if an oxytocin drip is necessary - ✔✔3. To monitor the
oxygen status of the fetus during labor
Rationale: Goal is early detection of mild fetal hypoxia
The nurse prepares an older client for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). The
client asks the nurse to explain the reason why the procedure is performed.
The nurse's response is based on which explanation?
1. The HCP is able to directly observe the kidney pelvis
2. An IVP assess the glomerular filtration rate
3. The HCP is able to examine the urinary tract by x-ray
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4. Medication is injected into the urinary system - ✔✔3. The HCP is able
to examine the urinary tract by x-ray
Rationale: During an IVP, x-rays are taken of the entire urinary tract and
helps evaluate kidney function.
The nurse cares for the client admitted with cerebral vascular accident
(CVA) and facial paralysis. Nursing care is planned to prevent which
complication?
1. Inability to talk
2. Loss of the gag reflex
3. Inability to open the affected eye
4. Corneal abrasion - ✔✔4. Corneal abrasion
Rationale: A client will be unable to close the affected eye voluntarily when
facial nerve is affected. The lacrimal gland will no longer supply secretions
that protect the eye and can cause a corneal abrasion. Nursing care will
include cool compresses and prescribed eye drops.
A school-age child client is in the early stages of nephrotic syndrome. The
nurse discusses which protein adjustments with the parents?
