NCLEX-RN Practice Test

NCLEX-RN Practice Test practice questions, page 10 of 35, with answer review and explanations.

Question 46

When assessing a child with diabetes insipidus, the nurse should be aware of the cardinal signs of:

  1. Anemia and vomiting
  2. Polyuria and polydipsia
  3. Irritability relieved by feeding formula
  4. Hypothermia and azotemia

Question 47

The usual treatment for diabetes insipidus is with IM or SC injection of vasopressin tannate in oil. Nursing care related to the client receiving IM vasopressin tannate would include:

  1. Weigh once a week and report to the physician any weight gain of10 lb.
  2. Limit fluid intake to 500 mL/day.
  3. Store the medication in a refrigerator and allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to administration.
  4. Hold the vial under warm water for 10–15 minutes and shake vigorously before drawing medication into the syringe.

Question 48

A child is admitted to the emergency room with her mother. Her mother states that she has been exposed to chickenpox. During the assessment, the nurse would note a characteristic rash:

  1. That is covered with vesicular scabs all in the macular stage
  2. That appears profusely on the trunk and sparsely on the extremities
  3. That first appears on the neck and spreads downward
  4. That appears especially on the cheeks, which gives a"slapped-cheek" appearance

Question 49

Discharge teaching was effective if the parents of a child with atopic dermatitis could state the importance of:

  1. Maintaining a high-humidified environment
  2. Furry, soft stuffed animals for play
  3. Showering 3–4 times a day
  4. Wrapping hands in soft cotton gloves

Question 50

The priority nursing goal when working with an autistic child is:

  1. To establish trust with the child
  2. To maintain communication with the family
  3. To promote involvement in school activities
  4. To maintain nutritional requirements