NCLEX-PN REVIEW EXAM 2026 -2027 LATEST UPDATE
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South College NSG 2420 |
The nurse is reviewing the lab results of a patient who has presented in
the Emergency Room. The lab results show that the BNP (B-type
Natriuretic Peptide) value is a 615 pg/ml. What would the nurse take as the
priority action?
1. Call a cardiac code and implement emergency measures
2. Check the patient's oxygen saturation
3. Inform the physician that the patient has Congestive Heart Failure
Encourage the patient to limit activity
2. Check the patient's oxygen saturation
Correct - An elevated BNP indicates that there is decreased cardiac
output. A priority intervention would be to ensure proper oxygenation
after an assessment.
,A nurse is caring for a patient after a coronary angiogram. Which of these
actions taken by the nursing assistant would most require the nurse's
immediate intervention?
1. The nursing assistant fills the patient's pitcher with ice cold drinking
water
2. The nursing assistant elevates the head of the bed to 60 degrees for a
meal
3. The nursing assistant refills the ice pack laying on the insertion site
4. The nursing assistant places an extra pillow under the patient's head on
request
2. The nursing assistant elevates the head of the bed to 60 degrees for a
meal
Correct - For 3-6 hours after a coronary angiogram (depending on the
insertion site), the patient should have their bed no higher than 30
degrees and be on bedrest.
,A man is has been taking lisinopril for CHF. The patient is seen in the
emergency room for persistent diarrhea. The nurse is concerned about
which side effect of lisinopril?
1. Vertigo
2. Hypotension
3. Palpitations
4. Nagging, dry cough
2. Hypotension
Correct - The patient is particularly at risk for hypotension due to possible
dehydration from fluid loss.
The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for sickle
cell disease. After being told the patient has severe generalized pain, the
nurse expects to note which assessment finding?
1. Severe and persistent diarrhea
2. Intense pain in the toe
3. Yellow-tinged sclera
4. Headache
3. Yellow-tinged sclera
Correct - Jaundice is a common clinical finding of sickle cell disease,
caused by bilirubin released from damaged or destroyed RBCs
, A client with Multiple Sclerosis reports a constant, burning, tingling pain in
the shoulders. The nurse anticipates that the physician will order which
medication for this type of pain?
1. alprazolam (Xanax)
2. Corticosteroid injection
3. gabapentin (Neurontin)
4. hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Norco)
3. gabapentin (Neurontin)
Correct - Anticonvulsants like gabapentin are often the first line of
treatment for nerve pain
WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS|| VERIFIED 100% ALREADY GRADED A+||
South College NSG 2420 |
The nurse is reviewing the lab results of a patient who has presented in
the Emergency Room. The lab results show that the BNP (B-type
Natriuretic Peptide) value is a 615 pg/ml. What would the nurse take as the
priority action?
1. Call a cardiac code and implement emergency measures
2. Check the patient's oxygen saturation
3. Inform the physician that the patient has Congestive Heart Failure
Encourage the patient to limit activity
2. Check the patient's oxygen saturation
Correct - An elevated BNP indicates that there is decreased cardiac
output. A priority intervention would be to ensure proper oxygenation
after an assessment.
,A nurse is caring for a patient after a coronary angiogram. Which of these
actions taken by the nursing assistant would most require the nurse's
immediate intervention?
1. The nursing assistant fills the patient's pitcher with ice cold drinking
water
2. The nursing assistant elevates the head of the bed to 60 degrees for a
meal
3. The nursing assistant refills the ice pack laying on the insertion site
4. The nursing assistant places an extra pillow under the patient's head on
request
2. The nursing assistant elevates the head of the bed to 60 degrees for a
meal
Correct - For 3-6 hours after a coronary angiogram (depending on the
insertion site), the patient should have their bed no higher than 30
degrees and be on bedrest.
,A man is has been taking lisinopril for CHF. The patient is seen in the
emergency room for persistent diarrhea. The nurse is concerned about
which side effect of lisinopril?
1. Vertigo
2. Hypotension
3. Palpitations
4. Nagging, dry cough
2. Hypotension
Correct - The patient is particularly at risk for hypotension due to possible
dehydration from fluid loss.
The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for sickle
cell disease. After being told the patient has severe generalized pain, the
nurse expects to note which assessment finding?
1. Severe and persistent diarrhea
2. Intense pain in the toe
3. Yellow-tinged sclera
4. Headache
3. Yellow-tinged sclera
Correct - Jaundice is a common clinical finding of sickle cell disease,
caused by bilirubin released from damaged or destroyed RBCs
, A client with Multiple Sclerosis reports a constant, burning, tingling pain in
the shoulders. The nurse anticipates that the physician will order which
medication for this type of pain?
1. alprazolam (Xanax)
2. Corticosteroid injection
3. gabapentin (Neurontin)
4. hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Norco)
3. gabapentin (Neurontin)
Correct - Anticonvulsants like gabapentin are often the first line of
treatment for nerve pain
