Question 1 NCLEX-RN Practice
A client with chronic kidney disease is prescribed epoetin alfa. Which laboratory value indicates a
therapeutic response to this medication?
A Decreased serum creatinine
B Increased platelet count
C Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit
D Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
,Question 1 — Answer & Rationale
C Correct Answer: Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit
Rationale
Epoetin alfa stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow. A therapeutic response is evidenced by a rise in hemoglobin
and hematocrit, which helps alleviate anemia associated with chronic kidney disease. Options A, B, and D are not direct indicators of
this medication\'s efficacy.
,Question 2 NCLEX-RN Practice
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a thyroidectomy. Which piece of equipment should
the nurse place at the bedside?
A Oxygen mask
B Suction equipment
C Tracheostomy set
D Cardiac monitor
, Question 2 — Answer & Rationale
C Correct Answer: Tracheostomy set
Rationale
A tracheostomy set must be readily available at the bedside post-thyroidectomy in case of laryngeal stridor or respiratory distress
from edema or hematoma formation. While oxygen and suction are important, a tracheostomy set is the priority for emergent
airway management. A cardiac monitor is not the primary concern in this immediate post-op period.
A client with chronic kidney disease is prescribed epoetin alfa. Which laboratory value indicates a
therapeutic response to this medication?
A Decreased serum creatinine
B Increased platelet count
C Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit
D Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
,Question 1 — Answer & Rationale
C Correct Answer: Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit
Rationale
Epoetin alfa stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow. A therapeutic response is evidenced by a rise in hemoglobin
and hematocrit, which helps alleviate anemia associated with chronic kidney disease. Options A, B, and D are not direct indicators of
this medication\'s efficacy.
,Question 2 NCLEX-RN Practice
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a thyroidectomy. Which piece of equipment should
the nurse place at the bedside?
A Oxygen mask
B Suction equipment
C Tracheostomy set
D Cardiac monitor
, Question 2 — Answer & Rationale
C Correct Answer: Tracheostomy set
Rationale
A tracheostomy set must be readily available at the bedside post-thyroidectomy in case of laryngeal stridor or respiratory distress
from edema or hematoma formation. While oxygen and suction are important, a tracheostomy set is the priority for emergent
airway management. A cardiac monitor is not the primary concern in this immediate post-op period.
