NCLEX RN 2026 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE |
PRACTICE QUESTIONS, RATIONALES &
CHEAT SHEET
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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Rationales Included
,what should be administered for a Benzodiazepine Flumazenil
overdose?
Which side does a cane go on? Weak side or Strong Strong side
side?
Na+ Electrolytes, Sodium 136-145
K+ Electrolytes, Potassium 3.5-5
Ca++ Electrolytes, Calcium 9-10.5
pH ABG, 7.35-7.45
PaCO2 ABG, 35-45
HCO3 ABG, bicarbonate, 21-28
PaO2 ABG, oxygen, 80-100
SaO2 ABG, Oxygen Saturation, 95%-100%
Hgb CBC, Hemoglobin, 12-16 (F) 14-18 (M)
Hct CBC, Hematocrit, 42-52% (M) 37-47% (F)
RBC 4.7 (M) 6.1 (F)
WBC CBC, White Blood Cell, 5000-10,000
ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate, < 20 mm/hr
, Cholesterol, Total < 200 (risk for cardiac or stroke > 150)
Platelets 150,000-400,000
PT 11-12.5 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
aPTT partial thromboplastin time, 30-40 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
INR 0.7-1.8 (unless on drug, therapeutic range 2-3)
Glucose, Fasting Endocrine, 70-105
HbA1c, glycosylated hemoglobin Endocrine, Hemoglobin A1c, 4-6%
under 6% for normal
under 7% for Diabetes Control
BUN GU, 10-20
Creatinine GU, 0.6-1.2 (M) 0.5-1.1 (F)
Creatinine Clearance Test 90 - 139 (M) 80 -125 (F)
calculation of GFR
best indicator of overall renal function
What type of solution is TPN? hypertonic
How can TPN be given and when is it prepared? Through a PICC line or tunneled catheter and prepared daily
Which lab value is checked and how often, when TPN is blood glucose, every 4-6 hours
initiated?
Every 24 hours a new TPN bag is hung with a new filter. True
True or False?
PRACTICE QUESTIONS, RATIONALES &
CHEAT SHEET
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,what should be administered for a Benzodiazepine Flumazenil
overdose?
Which side does a cane go on? Weak side or Strong Strong side
side?
Na+ Electrolytes, Sodium 136-145
K+ Electrolytes, Potassium 3.5-5
Ca++ Electrolytes, Calcium 9-10.5
pH ABG, 7.35-7.45
PaCO2 ABG, 35-45
HCO3 ABG, bicarbonate, 21-28
PaO2 ABG, oxygen, 80-100
SaO2 ABG, Oxygen Saturation, 95%-100%
Hgb CBC, Hemoglobin, 12-16 (F) 14-18 (M)
Hct CBC, Hematocrit, 42-52% (M) 37-47% (F)
RBC 4.7 (M) 6.1 (F)
WBC CBC, White Blood Cell, 5000-10,000
ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate, < 20 mm/hr
, Cholesterol, Total < 200 (risk for cardiac or stroke > 150)
Platelets 150,000-400,000
PT 11-12.5 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
aPTT partial thromboplastin time, 30-40 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
INR 0.7-1.8 (unless on drug, therapeutic range 2-3)
Glucose, Fasting Endocrine, 70-105
HbA1c, glycosylated hemoglobin Endocrine, Hemoglobin A1c, 4-6%
under 6% for normal
under 7% for Diabetes Control
BUN GU, 10-20
Creatinine GU, 0.6-1.2 (M) 0.5-1.1 (F)
Creatinine Clearance Test 90 - 139 (M) 80 -125 (F)
calculation of GFR
best indicator of overall renal function
What type of solution is TPN? hypertonic
How can TPN be given and when is it prepared? Through a PICC line or tunneled catheter and prepared daily
Which lab value is checked and how often, when TPN is blood glucose, every 4-6 hours
initiated?
Every 24 hours a new TPN bag is hung with a new filter. True
True or False?
