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NCLEX-RN Exam Practice - Question List

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41. You are caring for a heart failure patient who suddenly developed symptoms that include shortness of breath, increased respiratory rate, bilateral crackles and frothy sputum. You have notified the physician and received orders for the patient. Which activity would be appropriate to delegate to a licensed practical nurse?
  1. Start an IV.
  2. Check vital signs every 15 minutes.
  3. Morphine sulfate 2mg IV push
  4. Insert a foley catheter.
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42. Which of the following consent process will need to be followed for an 86-year-old patient going to surgery?
  1. Give the patient time to process information.
  2. Family members should make decision.
  3. Ask patient to respond immediately so he does not forget.
  4. Give the patient reading material about surgery and postoperative instructions.
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43. You are caring for a patient who has decided to discontinue treatment. You recognize that the patient is competent to make this decision and support the decision based on which of the following ethical principles?
  1. Justice
  2. Fidelity
  3. Autonomy
  4. Confidentiality
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44. Which of the following would the nurse avoid documenting when an error has occurred with a patient?
  1. Names of witnesses
  2. Interventions performed
  3. Physician notified
  4. Incident report submitted
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45. A hurricane is coming, and nurses have been activated to open a shelter. What items should the public be encouraged to bring to the shelter?
  1. Food and clothing
  2. Cats and dogs
  3. Medication and records
  4. Radios, televisions and other electronics
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