NCLEX-RN EXAM REVIEW
When selecting an NCLEX answer or Use the ABC rule: Airway breathing, and circulation. The
determining the order of priority what exception to the rule is with actual CPR, use C-A-B for CPR.
should you remember or use and what is the Also remember safety first and acute before chronic.
If the pt. exception? is not in distress then you assess. If the pt is in distress then
you should do something. If the pt has diaphorisis you should
always do something.
How should you address questions related Address physiological needs first, followed by safety and
to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs security needs, love and belonging needs, self esteem needs
and finally self actualization needs. *When a physiological
need is not addressed in the question, look for the option that
addresses safety.
, If a question is related to the nursing Assessment question address the gathering and verification
of process, read the question to determine the data.
step of the nursing process. What are the
steps in the nursing process and what kind Analysis questions require the nurse to: interpret data,
collect of question might be related to that step. additional information, identify and communicate
nursing
diagnoses and determine the health team's ability to meet
the pts needs.
Planning questions ask about determining, prioritizing, and
modifying outcomes of care.
Implementation questions reflect the management and
organization of care and the assignment and delegation of
tasks. Be prepared for questions on client teaching.
Evaluation questions focus on comparing the actual outcomes
of care with the expected outcomes and on
communicating
and documenting findings.
What are the normal ranges for H&H? What Hemoglobin - Male 14-18 Female 12-16 Newborn 14-24
are the nursing implications
High altitude living increases value, slight decrease during
pregnancy. Drug therapy can alter values.
Hematocrit - Male 42-52 Female 37-47 Newborn 44-64
Prolonged stasis from vasoconstriction secondary to the
tourniquet can alter values. Abnormalities in RBC size may
alter Hct values
What are the normal ranges for WBC? Both genders 5000-10000 Newborn 9000-30000
What can increase values?
What can decrease values? Anesthetics, stress, exercise, and convulsions can increased
How long does the postpartum period of values.
pregnancy affect normal ranges? What
range is normal during the postpartum Drug therapy can decrease
values. period?
24-28 hr postpartum: a count as high as 25000 is normal
What are the normal ranges for RBC? Males: 4.7-6.1 million
What can increase levels Female: 4.2-5.4 million
What happens to levels during pregnancy? Exercise and high altitudes can cause an increase levels
pregnancy usually lower
values drug therapy can
alter values
Never draw a specimen from an arm with an infusing IV.
When selecting an NCLEX answer or Use the ABC rule: Airway breathing, and circulation. The
determining the order of priority what exception to the rule is with actual CPR, use C-A-B for CPR.
should you remember or use and what is the Also remember safety first and acute before chronic.
If the pt. exception? is not in distress then you assess. If the pt is in distress then
you should do something. If the pt has diaphorisis you should
always do something.
How should you address questions related Address physiological needs first, followed by safety and
to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs security needs, love and belonging needs, self esteem needs
and finally self actualization needs. *When a physiological
need is not addressed in the question, look for the option that
addresses safety.
, If a question is related to the nursing Assessment question address the gathering and verification
of process, read the question to determine the data.
step of the nursing process. What are the
steps in the nursing process and what kind Analysis questions require the nurse to: interpret data,
collect of question might be related to that step. additional information, identify and communicate
nursing
diagnoses and determine the health team's ability to meet
the pts needs.
Planning questions ask about determining, prioritizing, and
modifying outcomes of care.
Implementation questions reflect the management and
organization of care and the assignment and delegation of
tasks. Be prepared for questions on client teaching.
Evaluation questions focus on comparing the actual outcomes
of care with the expected outcomes and on
communicating
and documenting findings.
What are the normal ranges for H&H? What Hemoglobin - Male 14-18 Female 12-16 Newborn 14-24
are the nursing implications
High altitude living increases value, slight decrease during
pregnancy. Drug therapy can alter values.
Hematocrit - Male 42-52 Female 37-47 Newborn 44-64
Prolonged stasis from vasoconstriction secondary to the
tourniquet can alter values. Abnormalities in RBC size may
alter Hct values
What are the normal ranges for WBC? Both genders 5000-10000 Newborn 9000-30000
What can increase values?
What can decrease values? Anesthetics, stress, exercise, and convulsions can increased
How long does the postpartum period of values.
pregnancy affect normal ranges? What
range is normal during the postpartum Drug therapy can decrease
values. period?
24-28 hr postpartum: a count as high as 25000 is normal
What are the normal ranges for RBC? Males: 4.7-6.1 million
What can increase levels Female: 4.2-5.4 million
What happens to levels during pregnancy? Exercise and high altitudes can cause an increase levels
pregnancy usually lower
values drug therapy can
alter values
Never draw a specimen from an arm with an infusing IV.
