RN NCLEX ALTERNATE ITEM FORMAT TEST
FOUR 2026 COMPLETE SOLUTIONS TOP
GRADE
⩥ Severe Preeclampsia, what are expected findings? Answer:
proteinuria, facial edema, blurred vision
⩥ DM and glucose monitoring, what will increase blood flow and
decrease risk of infection, before taking the sample? Answer: washing
clients hands with soap and warm water
⩥ What is an expecting finding of Hyperthyroidism? Answer: Tremors
⩥ What is an expected finding of Hypothyroidism? Answer: Periorbital
Edema
⩥ Coping Strategies Answer:
⩥ Verapamil Answer: CCB, treats hypertension, angina, arrhythmia. Do
not take with Grapefruit (may cause hypotension).
⩥ what should be administered for a Benzodiazepine overdose? Answer:
Flumazenil
,⩥ Which side does a cane go on? Weak side or Strong side? Answer:
Strong side
⩥ Na+ Answer: Electrolytes, Sodium 136-145
⩥ K+ Answer: Electrolytes, Potassium 3.5-5
⩥ Ca++ Answer: Electrolytes, Calcium 9-10.5
⩥ pH Answer: ABG, 7.35-7.45
⩥ PaCO2 Answer: ABG, 35-45
⩥ HCO3 Answer: ABG, bicarbonate, 21-28
⩥ PaO2 Answer: ABG, oxygen, 80-100
⩥ SaO2 Answer: ABG, Oxygen Saturation, 95%-100%
⩥ Hgb Answer: CBC, Hemoglobin, 12-16 (F) 14-18 (M)
,⩥ Hct Answer: CBC, Hematocrit, 42-52% (M) 37-47% (F)
⩥ RBC Answer: 4.7 (M) 6.1 (F)
⩥ WBC Answer: CBC, White Blood Cell, 5000-10,000
⩥ ESR Answer: erythrocyte sedimentation rate, < 20 mm/hr
⩥ Cholesterol, Total Answer: < 200 (risk for cardiac or stroke > 150)
⩥ Platelets Answer: 150,000-400,000
⩥ PT Answer: 11-12.5 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
⩥ aPTT Answer: partial thromboplastin time, 30-40 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
⩥ INR Answer: 0.7-1.8 (unless on drug, therapeutic range 2-3)
, ⩥ Glucose, Fasting Answer: Endocrine, 70-105
⩥ HbA1c, glycosylated hemoglobin Answer: Endocrine, Hemoglobin
A1c, 4-6%
under 6% for normal
under 7% for Diabetes Control
⩥ BUN Answer: GU, 10-20
⩥ Creatinine Answer: GU, 0.6-1.2 (M) 0.5-1.1 (F)
⩥ Creatinine Clearance Test Answer: 90 - 139 (M) 80 -125 (F)
calculation of GFR
best indicator of overall renal function
⩥ What type of solution is TPN? Answer: hypertonic
⩥ How can TPN be given and when is it prepared? Answer: Through a
PICC line or tunneled catheter and prepared daily
FOUR 2026 COMPLETE SOLUTIONS TOP
GRADE
⩥ Severe Preeclampsia, what are expected findings? Answer:
proteinuria, facial edema, blurred vision
⩥ DM and glucose monitoring, what will increase blood flow and
decrease risk of infection, before taking the sample? Answer: washing
clients hands with soap and warm water
⩥ What is an expecting finding of Hyperthyroidism? Answer: Tremors
⩥ What is an expected finding of Hypothyroidism? Answer: Periorbital
Edema
⩥ Coping Strategies Answer:
⩥ Verapamil Answer: CCB, treats hypertension, angina, arrhythmia. Do
not take with Grapefruit (may cause hypotension).
⩥ what should be administered for a Benzodiazepine overdose? Answer:
Flumazenil
,⩥ Which side does a cane go on? Weak side or Strong side? Answer:
Strong side
⩥ Na+ Answer: Electrolytes, Sodium 136-145
⩥ K+ Answer: Electrolytes, Potassium 3.5-5
⩥ Ca++ Answer: Electrolytes, Calcium 9-10.5
⩥ pH Answer: ABG, 7.35-7.45
⩥ PaCO2 Answer: ABG, 35-45
⩥ HCO3 Answer: ABG, bicarbonate, 21-28
⩥ PaO2 Answer: ABG, oxygen, 80-100
⩥ SaO2 Answer: ABG, Oxygen Saturation, 95%-100%
⩥ Hgb Answer: CBC, Hemoglobin, 12-16 (F) 14-18 (M)
,⩥ Hct Answer: CBC, Hematocrit, 42-52% (M) 37-47% (F)
⩥ RBC Answer: 4.7 (M) 6.1 (F)
⩥ WBC Answer: CBC, White Blood Cell, 5000-10,000
⩥ ESR Answer: erythrocyte sedimentation rate, < 20 mm/hr
⩥ Cholesterol, Total Answer: < 200 (risk for cardiac or stroke > 150)
⩥ Platelets Answer: 150,000-400,000
⩥ PT Answer: 11-12.5 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
⩥ aPTT Answer: partial thromboplastin time, 30-40 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
⩥ INR Answer: 0.7-1.8 (unless on drug, therapeutic range 2-3)
, ⩥ Glucose, Fasting Answer: Endocrine, 70-105
⩥ HbA1c, glycosylated hemoglobin Answer: Endocrine, Hemoglobin
A1c, 4-6%
under 6% for normal
under 7% for Diabetes Control
⩥ BUN Answer: GU, 10-20
⩥ Creatinine Answer: GU, 0.6-1.2 (M) 0.5-1.1 (F)
⩥ Creatinine Clearance Test Answer: 90 - 139 (M) 80 -125 (F)
calculation of GFR
best indicator of overall renal function
⩥ What type of solution is TPN? Answer: hypertonic
⩥ How can TPN be given and when is it prepared? Answer: Through a
PICC line or tunneled catheter and prepared daily
