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Q23. Which contraceptive method best protects against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?

Q16. A patient who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is hospitalized with pneumonia. Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care?

Q33. A person was directing traffic on a busy street, rapidly shouting, “To work, you jerk, for perks” and making obscene gestures at cars. The person has not slept or eaten for 3 days. Which assessment findings will have priority concern for this client’s plan of care?

Q72. he nurse is interviewing the mother of a child who is being evaluated for attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When assessing the child’s health history, which of the following should the nurse identify as a risk factor for ADHD?

Q64. The nurse is teaching the family of a child who is prescribed amphetamine mixed salts sustained release (Adderall XR) for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following should the nurse teach the family is the best time to administer the medication?

Q52. A nurse worked with a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder, severe withdrawal, and psychomotor retardation. After 3 weeks, the client did not improve. The nurse is most at risk for what feelings?

Q24. In vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) is a common approach for women with blocked fallopian tubes or unexplained infertility and for men with very low sperm counts. A husband and wife have arrived for their preprocedural interview. The husband asks the nurse to explain the procedure. The nurse’s most appropriate response is

Q69.  77-year-old man with emphysema is receiving palliative care along with pulmonary management. Which statements provide accurate information for planning this patient’s care? (select all that apply)

The nurse is observing a 2-year-old and notes that the child has difficulty focusing on one task for a long period of time, waiting their turn, and following multi-step instructions. His mom says at home he is usually a little more patient and can sometimes focus on an activity for longer, but seems to be easily distracted while in the clinic today.  Based on the above information, this child likely meets criteria for diagnosis with ADHD. 

Directions:   This assessment is composed of 20 multiple-choice questions designed to assess abstract reasoning ability. For each item, you will see four response options. Select the one best response option for each item. If you are unsure of an answer, guess. It is better to guess than to leave a question unanswered. You may not use a calculator for this test. However, you may use scratch paper.