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NCLEX-RN & NCLEX-PN
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
NCLEX QA
BRAIN TRAINER
Full Liquid Diet
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Category: Fundamentals of Nursing
A licensed nurse has asked an unlicensed nursing assistant to feed a patient who is ordered full liquid diet. The licensed nurse should instruct the nursing assistant that which of the following items are permitted on this type of diet? Select all that apply:
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The correct answer is: A full liquid diet is made up only of fluids and foods that are normally liquid and foods that turn to liquid when they are at room temperature, like ice cream. It also includes strained creamy soups, tea, juice, Jell-O, milkshakes, pudding, and popsicles.
External Radiation Therapy
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Category: Medical-Surgical
During external radiation therapy, the nurse should teach the patient about taking care of the after effects of the treatment. Which teaching is important to provide?
The correct answer is: Cover the ulcer with transparent dressing. Radiation therapy may cause desquamation of skin in the areas involved. The client should avoid applying lotion, powder or heat and cold application in the area. There is no need for isolation after external radiation therapy.
Antidepressant medications
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Category: Pharmacology
The licensed nurse will administer antidepressant medication. Which of the following statements about antidepressants is true?
The correct answer is: Antidepressants start to take effect at a minimum of after a week. Full therapeutic effect will be evident in 3 to 4 weeks. Zoloft, an SSRI does not require special diet. MAOI should not be taken with tyramine- rich foods to prevent hypertensive crisis. Antidepressants may cause elevation of blood pressure, not hypotension.
Post Transphenoidal Surgery
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In an immediate post-transphenoidal surgery, which of the following indicates that the patient is developing complication?
The correct answer is: Increased urine output after transphenoidal surgery may indicate occurrence of diabetes insipidus. This is supported by low specific gravity of urine. Choices C and D are expected manifestations after this type of surgery. CSF leakage from the nose is normal for 72 hours postoperative. The incision is done between the upper lip and upper gum.
Insulin
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What is the characteristics of Insulin Glargine when administering to the patient?
The correct answer is: Cannot be given with regular insulin. The long acting insulin cannot be combined with regular insulin.
Pediatric growth and development
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Category: Pediatrics
What is the normal expected growth and development of a 6 months old baby?
The correct answer is: Rolling from front to back is a common behavior of a 6 month old baby also a dangerous time for the baby to fall when left alone in the bed.
Principles of Confidentiality
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Which of the following situations is the nurse liable for invasion of privacy?
The correct answer is: Discussing a patient’s condition outside the nursing unit, like in cafeteria, elevator and parking lot consists invasion of privacy. Always remember only the patient can tell anyone about their conditions but when the patient becomes incapacitated the healthcare agent is allowed to provide and receive patient information's.
Glasgow Coma Scale
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The licensed nurse is preparing to complete neuroligical assessment on the patient. The licensed nurse is aware that which of the following are included when assessing a patient using a Glassgow Coma Scale? Select all that apply:
The correct answer is: 1. eye opening 2. motor response 3. verbal performance. The Glasgow coma scale is a clinical scale used to reliability measure a person's level of consciousness after a brain injury.
Nursing Negligence
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Which of the following situations is the nurse liable for negligence?
The correct answer is: Failure to perform an important nursing responsibility is a form of negligence. Choice B does not constitute negligence. Digoxin is not administered if apical rate is 60bpm and below to prevent bradycardia. Choice C is a correct nursing action. It does not constitute negligence. Choice D is also a correct action. Potassium is not given if urine output is not adequate (urine output should be at least 30mls/hour).
False Imprisonment
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The patient becomes confused and combative. The nurse receives an order from the primary doctor to restraint the patient. Which action by the nurse is considered falls imprisonment?
The correct Answer: 4 side rails pulled up by the nurse. Do not allow 4 side rails up even if the patient is on or off restraint.
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