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A collection of practice questions and answers for the rn comprehensive predictor 2019 exam. It covers a wide range of nursing topics, including pediatric care, cardiovascular health, labor and delivery, mental health, and more. The questions are designed to test knowledge and critical thinking skills, making it a valuable resource for nursing students preparing for the exam.
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A. (Unable to read) B. Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter insertion. C. Use a mummy restraint to hold the child during the catheter insertion. D. Require the parents to leave the room during the procedure.
A. Thrill upon palpation. B. Absence of a bruit. C. Distended blood vessels D. Swishing sound upon auscultation.
A. “I will soak in the tub rather and showering” B. “I will wear loose clothing around my ICD” C. “I will stop using my microwave oven at home because of my ICD” D. “I can hold my cellphone on the same side of my body as the ICD”
A. “Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant” B. “You should discuss your feelings about being pregnant with your provider” C. “Have you discussed these feelings with your partner?” D. “When did you start having these feelings?”
A. Encourage a maximum fluid intake of 1,500 ml per day. B. Increase the amount of refined grains in the client’s diet. C. Provide the client with a cold drink prior to defecation. D. Administer a rectal suppository 30 minutes prior to scheduled defecation times.
A. Chlamydia B. Human papillomavirus C. Candidiasis D. Herps simplex virus
A. Share personal opinions to help influence the group’s values B. Measure the accomplishments of the group against a previous group C. Yield in situations of conflicts to maintain group harmony D. Use modeling to help the clients improve their interpersonal skills
A. Provide chicken with cream sauce. B. Avoid serving fish with fins and scales. C. Provide unleavened bread. D. Avoid serving foods containing lamb.
A. A chest x-ray reveals increased density in all fields. B. The client reports feeling less anxious. C. Diminished breath sounds are auscultated bilaterally D. ABG results include Ph 7.48 PaO2 77 mm Hg and PaCO2 47 mm Hg.
A. Monitor the client’s IV site for thrombophlebitis. B. Administer flumazenil to the client. C. Evaluate the client for further suicidal behavior. D. Initiate seizure precautions for the client.
A. Hypotension B. Memory loss C. Slurred speech D. Elevated temperature
A. Loose stools B. Jitteriness C. Hypertonia D. Abdominal distention
A. Hgb 12.5 g/dl B. Platelets 250,000/mm C. Hct 40% D. WBC 14,000/mm
A. “The proxy should make health care decisions for the client regardless of the client’sability to do so.” B. “The proxy can make financial decisions if the need arises.” C. “The proxy can make treatment decisions if the client is under anesthesia.” D. “The proxy should manage legal issues for the client.”
A. Turn the client on their side. B. Administer an analgesic C. Administer antiemetic D. Monitor the client’s vital signs.
A. Naloxone hydrochloride. B. Spinal anesthesia. C. Pudendal block. D. Butorphanol tartrate.
A. The client changes the subject when future plans are mentioned. B. The client talks about being in pain constantly. C. The client sleeping over 12 hr. each day. D. The client reports giving away personal items.
A. Varicella vaccine. B. Inactivated polio vaccine. C. Tetanus diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine D. Rubella vaccine. E. Inactivated influenza vaccine.
A. A client who has a prescription for warfarin and states “I will need to limit how much spinach I eat”. B. A client who has gout and states, “I can continue to eat anchovies on my pizza.” C. A client who has a prescription for spironolactone and states “I will reduce my intake of foods that contain potassium”. D. A client who has (Unable to read) and states “I’ll plan to take my calcium carbonate with a full glass of water”.
A. “I can give you information about respite care if you are interested.” B. “You should consider taking a sleeping pill before bed each night” C. “It must be difficult taking care of someone who is terminally ill” D. “You are doing a great job taking care of your mother”
A. Methylprednisolone. B. Ondansetron. C. Guaifenesin. D. Amoxicillin.
A. “You should take folic acid to decrease the risk of transmitting infections to your baby” B. “You should consume a maximum of 300 micrograms of folic acid every day”. C. “You can increase your dietary intake of folic acid by eating cereals and citrus fruits”. D. “You can expect your urine to appear red-tingled while taking folic acid supplements”.
A. Social relationship with peers. B. Plans for attending school while pregnant.
D. “An RN evaluates the client needs to determine tasks to delegate”
A. Contractions lasting 80 seconds B. FHR baseline 170/min C. Early decelerations in the FHR D. Temperature 37.4C (99.3)
A. Consult with a case manager about insurance coverage. B. Counsel caregivers about respite care options. C. Ensure that the client has a referral for physical therapy. D. Refer the client to a local stroke support group.
A. A client who has an anxiety disorder and is experiencing moderate anxiety. B. A client who has somatic symptom disorder and reports chronic pain. C. A client who has depressive disorder and reports feeling hopeless. D. A client who has bipolar disorder and impaired social interactions.
A. Place the tip of the thermometer under the center of the infant’s axilla. B. Pull the pinna of the infant’s ear forward before inserting the probe. C. Insert the probe 3.8 cm (1.5in) into the infant’s rectum. D. Insert the thermometer in front of the infant’s tongue.
A. Encourage the client to spend time in the day room B. Withdraw the client’s TV privileges is the does not attend group therapy C. Encourage the client to take frequent rest periods
D. Place the cline in seclusion when he exhibits signs of anxiety
A. A client receives his antibiotics 2hr late B. A client vomits within 20min of taking his morning medications C. A client requests his statin to be administered at 2100 D. A client asks for pain medication 1hr early
A. “Does the doctor know you are eating that?” B. “Why are you eating seaweed soup?” C. “Of course I will heat that up for you” D. “The hospital good is more nutritious”
A. Leaving a nasogastric tube clamped after administering oral medication B. Documenting communication with a provider in the progress notes of the client’s medicalrecords C. Administering potassium via IV bolus D. Placing a yellow bracelet on a client who is at risk for falls
A. Establish a toileting schedule for the client B. Use clothing with buttons and sippers C. Discourage physical activity during the day D. Engage the client in activities that increase sensory stimulation
A. Hyperthyroidism.
B. “We should establish our roles in the initial session.” C. “Let me show you simple relaxation exercises to manage stress.” D. “We should discuss resources to implement in your daily life.”
A. Children who have varicella are contagious until vesicles are crusted. B. Children who have varicella should receive the herpes zoster vaccination. C. Children who have varicella should be placed in droplet precaution. D. Children who have varicella are contagious 4 days before the first vesicle eruption.
A. Waits 2 minutes between suctions. B. Encourages the client to cough during suctioning. C. Apply suctioning for 15 seconds. D. Inserts the catheter without applying suction.
A. Use three pronged grounded plugs. B. Cover extension cords with a rug. C. Check the tingling sensations around the cord to ensure the electricity is working. D. Remove the plug from the socket by pulling the cord.
A. A client who has a T-tube following an open cholecystectomy. B. A client who had a knee 2 days ago following a sports injury. C. A client who has dementia and is incontinent of urine and feces D. A client who has a myocardial infarction and is receiving thrombolytic therapy.
A. “I will place the eye drops in the center of my eye” B. “I will place pressure on the corner of my eye after using he eye drops” C. “I should expect my tears to turn a red color after using the eye drops.”
D. “I should expect the eye drops to appear cloudy.”
A. Bleeding gums B. Faintness upon rising C. Swelling of the face D. Urinary frequency
A. “I would recommend sharing your feelings with a psychologist”. B. “I can give you information about making end of life decisions”. C. “You should discuss your end life decisions with your family” D. “Everyone feels this way at first. You will start feeling better soon”.
A. Keep client’s calcium gluconate at the client’s bedside B. Monitor blood pressure every 2 hr. C. (Limit or remove?) IV bag from exposure to light. D. Attach tan inline filter to the IV tubing.
A. Feelings of dread B. Heightened perceptual field C. Rapid speech D. Purposeless activity
A. Withhold the next dose.
B. “Why do you think your partner’s symptoms are progressing so quickly?” C. “You should make sure your partner takes the prescribed medication.” D. “You did the right thing by bringing your partner in for treatment.”
A. “I will put my child on a gluten-free diet”. B. “I will administer digestive enzymes with meals and snacks”. C. “Provide my child with some high fiber foods.” D. “I will give my child whole wheat toast and milk for breakfast”.
A. Prime IV tubing with 0.9% sodium chloride. B. Use a 24-gauge IV catheter C. Obtain filter less IV tubing. D. Place blood in the warmer for 1 hr.
A. 0.9% normal saline. B. NPH insulin. C. Glargine insulin. D. 0.45% saline.
A. Drink 1.5L fluids each day. B. Take mineral oil at bedtime. C. Increase exercise activity D. Decrease insoluble fiber.
A. “Drink 2 liters of warm water per day”. B. “Empty your bladder every 6 weeks.”. C. “Soak in a warm bath everyday”. D. “Take an oral estrogen tablet”.
A. A client who has sinus arrhythmia and is receiving monitoring B. A client who has a hip fracture and a new onset of tachypnea C. A client who has epidural analgesia and weakness in the lower extremities D. A client who has diabetes and a hemoglobin A1C of 6.8%
A. Consume food high in bran fiber B. Increase intake of milk products C. Sweeten foods with fructose corn syrup D. Increase foods high in gluten
A. the infant 30 ml (1 oz) glucose water every 2 hr. B. Keep the infants head covered with a cap. C. Ensure that the newborn wears a diaper. D. Apply lotion to the newborn every 4 hr.
A. “(Unable to read) I feel to be in his best health care decision” B. “I will intervene if there is conflict between a client and his provider” C. “I should not advocate for a client unless he is able to ask me himself” D. “I will inform a client that his family should help make his health care decisions.”
A. Raise the side rails on both sides of the client’s bed during repositioning. B. Reposition the client without assistive devices. C. Discuss the client’s preferences for determining a reposition schedule. D. Evaluate the client’s ability to help with repositioning.
A. A statement that participants can leave the study at will. B. An assignment of the participant to either the experimental or control group. C. A list of the clients participating in the study. D. A description of the framework the researchers will use to evaluate the data.
A. Excessive sweating B. Increased urinary frequency C. Dry cough D. Metallic taste in mouth
A. The client’s pulse oximetry level is 96%. B. (Unable to read) C. The client develops hiccups. D. The ECG shows pacing spikes after the QRS complex.
A. Personal blogs about managing the adverse effects of diabetes medications B. Food label recommendations from the Institute of Medicine C. Diabetes medication information from the Physicians’ Desk Reference D. Food exchange lists for meal planning from the American Diabetes Association
A. “The PCA will deliver a double dose of medication when you push the button twice.” B. “You can adjust the amount of pain medication you receive by pushing on the keypad.” C. “Continuous PCA infusion is designed to allow fluctuating plasma medication levels.” D. “You should push the button before physical activity to allow maximum pain control.”
A. Glargine insulin. B. Regular insulin. C. NPH insulin. D. Insulin aspart.
A. Looking at alphabet flashcards. B. Playing with a large plastic truck. C. Use scissors cut out paper shapes. D. Watching a cartoon in the dayroom.
