Which of the following would be an alternate format question on the NCLEX-RN?
a. multiple choice question c. true/false question
b. fill-in-the blank question d. essay question
B
A fill-in-the blank question is considered an alternate format question on the NCLEX-RN. Other
alternate format questions include multiple response questions and questions with exhibits that you
will need to examine and place an X over the appropriate spot to answer the question.
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The nurse is teaching a client with a history of upper gastrointestinal bleeding to check his stool for occult blood. Which information provided by the nurse is most accurate?
1. Blood is never obvious in the stool, and must be detected by guaiac testing. 2. Acute bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract will result in bright red blood in the stool. 3. If a client is vomiting blood, stools will not be black and tarry. 4. Stools that are black and tarry occur with prolonged bleeding from the stomach or small intestine.
The nurse notes that the client understands information given about thrombolytic therapy when the client makes which of the following statements?
a. "These drugs can break down clots to help reestablish blood flow in a vessel." b. "These drugs prevent abnormal platelet clumping." c. "These drugs thin out the blood." d. "These drugs have no serious side effects."
The nurse prepares to change the client's central line dressing. Place the steps of the procedure in correct order.A) Remove the old dressing.B) Remove and discard gloves; perform hand hygiene.C) Don a mask and have the client don a mask.D) Apply the new dressing.E) Cleanse the site.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A 4-year-old boy has a febrile seizure during a well-child visit. What action would be a priority?
A) Hyperextending the child's head while placing him on his side B) Using a tongue blade to pry open the child's jaw C) Loosening the child's clothing to ensure a patent airway D) Protecting the child from harm during the seizure