NCLEX-RN

NCLEX-RN Review Study Guide

Cumulative Practice Exam 1. You are doing an admission assessment on a patient, and when discussing allergies, the patient tells you he is allergic to bananas. What allergy would you also be concerned about? a. Cotton b. Milk c. Latex d. Coconut 2. Which of the following clients would require attention first? a. Patient who is cyanotic b. Patient who is complaining of 10/10 post-op pain c. Patient whose blood pressure is 198/99 d. Patient who has to go to the bathroom 3. Your delusional client tells you that there are spiders crawling all over him. Your best response would be: a. “Yes, I see them, but they won’t hurt you because they are friendly.” b. “There are not spiders anywhere. You’re seeing things.” c. “I don’t see the spiders, but I understand you are concerned. Let’s talk about how you feel.” d. “Tell me more about the spiders you see.” 4. When there is infection present, what type of exudate is usually seen? a. Sanguinous b. Serous c. Serosanguinous d. Purulent

5. Which nursing theorist was known for her contributions to psychiatric nursing and described the nurse-patient therapeutic relationship? a. Calista Roy b. Dorothea Orem c. Hildegard Peplau d. Florence Nightengale 6. A patient came into the emergency room by ambulance, and the EMTs tell you that her family said she had been under a lot of stress and just started “freaking out.” The patient’s speech is disorganized and barely understandable. She appears unaware of her surroundings. What stage of panic is this patient exhibiting? a. Moderate b. Mild c. Severe d. Panic 7. You are having a conversation with your patient and she says, “My mother thinks I am still a child.” You respond, “Your mother thinks you are still a child?”. This is an example of a. Clarification b. Restating c. Exploring d. Projection

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