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Exam Cram NCLEX-PN PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS the nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. the nurse should be particularly alert to: A. Nasal congestion B. Abdominal Tenderness C. Muscle Tetany D. Oliguria - AN...

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Exam Cram NCLEX-PN PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS

the nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the

transsphenoidal approach. the nurse should be particularly alert to:




A. Nasal congestion


B. Abdominal Tenderness


C. Muscle Tetany


D. Oliguria - ANSWER✔✔-A. Nasal congestion




why?


removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by transsphernoidal approach through

the nose. Nasal congestion further interferes with the airway.




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A client with cancer is a, admitted to the oncology unit. Stat lab values revel Hgb 12.6,

WBC 6500, K+1.9, uric acid 7.0, Na+136, and platelets 178,000. The nurse evaluates that

the client is experiencing which of the following?




A. Hypernatremia


B. Hypokalemia


C. Myelosuppression


D. Leukocytosis - ANSWER✔✔-B. Hypokalemia




why?


Hypokalemia is evident from the lab values listed. The other laboratory findings are

within normal limits. making answers A,C and D incorrect


A 24 year-old female client is scheduled for surgery in the morning. Which of the

following is the primary responsibility of the nurse?




A. taking the vital signs


B. obtaining the permit


C. explaining the procedure

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D. Checking the lab work - ANSWER✔✔-A. taking the vital signs




why?


the primary responisblity of the nurse is to take the vital signs before any surgery.




answers B,C and D are the responsibility of the doctor.


The nurse is working in the emergency room when a client arrives with severe burns of

the left arm, hands, face, and neck. which action should receive priority?




A. starting an IV?


B. Applying oxygen


C.Obtaining blood gas


D. Medicating the client foe pain - ANSWER✔✔-B. Applying oxygen




why?


the client with burns to the neck needs airway assessments and supplemental oxygen,

so applying oxygen is priority. the next action should be to start an IV and medicate for

pain.
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The nurse is visiting a home health client with osteoporosis. The client has a new

prescription for alendronate (Fosamax). Which instructions should be given to the client




A. rest in bed after taking the medication for at least 30 mins


B. Avoid rapid movements after taking the medication


C. Take medication with water only


D. Allow at least 1 hour between taking the medicine and taking other medications -

ANSWER✔✔-C. Take medication with water only




why?




Fosmax should be taken with water only. The client should also remain upright for at

least 30 mins after taking the medication.


The nurse is making initial rounds on a client with a C5 fracture and crutchfield thongs.

Which equipment should be kept at the bedside?




A. A pair of forceps


B. A torque wrench

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