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National Council Licensure Examination - NCLEX-RN Questions 221–223 (page: 90)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

A 16-year-old client reports a weight loss of 20% of her previous weight. She has a history of food binges followed by self-induced vomiting (purging). The nurse should suspect a diagnosis of:

  1. Anorexia nervosa
  2. Anorexia hysteria
  3. Bulimia
  4. Conversion reaction

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

(A) Anorexia nervosa is characterized by self-starvation. (B) Anorexia hysteria is not a known disease or disorder. (C) Bulimia is characterized by food binges and self-induced vomiting. (D) Conversion reaction is a defense mechanism.



A 16-year-old client reports a weight loss of 20% of her previous weight. She has a history of food binges followed by self-induced vomiting (purging). The nurse should suspect a diagnosis of:

  1. Anorexia nervosa
  2. Anorexia hysteria
  3. Bulimia
  4. Conversion reaction

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

(A) Anorexia nervosa is characterized by self-starvation. (B) Anorexia hysteria is not a known disease or disorder. (C) Bulimia is characterized by food binges and self-induced vomiting. (D) Conversion reaction is a defense mechanism.



A physician's order reads: Administer KCl 10% oral solution 1.5 mL. The KCl bottle reads 20 mEq/15 mL.
What dosage should the nurse administer to the infant?

  1. 1 mEq
  2. 1.13 mEq
  3. 2 mEq
  4. Not enough information to calculate

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

(A) This answer is a miscalculation. (B) This answer is a miscalculation. (C) 1.33 mEq = 1 mL, then 1.5 mL X=1.99, or 2 mEq. (D) Information is adequate for calculation.



A physician's order reads: Administer KCl 10% oral solution 1.5 mL. The KCl bottle reads 20 mEq/15 mL.
What dosage should the nurse administer to the infant?

  1. 1 mEq
  2. 1.13 mEq
  3. Not enough information to calculate

Answer(s):

Explanation:

(A) This answer is a miscalculation. (B) This answer is a miscalculation. (C) 1.33 mEq = 1 mL, then 1.5 mL X=1.99, or 2 mEq. (D) Information is adequate for calculation.



A newborn has been delivered with a meningomyelocele. The nursery nurse should position the newborn:

  1. Prone
  2. Supine
  3. Side lying
  4. Semi-Fowler

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

(A) The prone position reduces pressure and tension on the sac. Primary nursing goals are to prevent trauma and infection of the sac. (B) The supine position exerts pressure on the sac. (C) Newborns usually cannot maintain side-lying position. (D) The semi- Fowler position exerts pressure on the sac.



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