NCLEX-RN Questions With Accurate Solutions.
one of the complications associated with the improper use of crutches is: -
accurate answers-axillary nerve damage
Infiltration - accurate answers-fluids from IV parental therapy enter the
surrounding tissues .
amytrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is: - accurate answers-lou Gehrig disease
amytrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients are at increased risk for: - accurate
answers-pneumonia.
crushing syndrome patients should avoid: - accurate answers-NSAIDS ( it can
cause bleeding)
bone marrow post op nurses should avoid: - accurate answers-administrating
aspirin (can cause bleeding)
Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) - accurate answers-A DEADLY
situation(priority)- CPR & DEFIBRILLATION (d-fib, CPR)
v-fib vs supraventricular tachycardia? - accurate answers-ventricular
fibrillation (v-rib) is higher priority.
In hypovolemic shock the blood pressure? - accurate answers-INCREASES
(diastolic/bottom #) so vasodilators isn't given!
what does vasodilation do? - accurate answers-It increases blood flow by
decreasing resistance, decreases the blood pressure.
why is priming intravenous tubing is crucial? - accurate answers-because it
prevents treatment complications of an AIR EMBOLISM
chadwick's sign: - accurate answers-change of the crevice to cyanosis
goodell's sign: - accurate answers-softening of the cervix
hegar's sign: - accurate answers-softening of the uterine
,tripod position: - accurate answers-An upright position in which the patient
leans forward onto two arms stretched forward and thrusts the head and chin
forward; leaning forward w/ hands on knees.
what are acute cholecystitis symptoms? - accurate answers-Nausea, Vomiting ,
Right upper quadrant abdominal pain that may radiate to the shoulder blades,
Intensification of pain when the gallbladder is palpated upon inspiration
( Murphy's sign)
What is Murphy's sign? - accurate answers-Intensification of pain when the
gallbladder is palpated upon inspiration
Doxycycline - accurate answers-tetracycline antibiotic treats bacterial
infection
doxycycline is used for? - accurate answers-Lyme disease
doxycycline is used for? - accurate answers-cellulitis
Azithromycin - accurate answers-antibiotic treats bacterial infection
azithromycin could be used for: - accurate answers-community acquired
pneumonia
what is Amiodarone used for? - accurate answers-ventricular and atrial
dysthymias
Amoxicillin - accurate answers-antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
amoxicillin is used for? - accurate answers-ottis media
what is amoxicillin is used for? - accurate answers-skin abnormalities
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - accurate answers-a scoring system used to
describe the LOC in a person following a traumatic brain injury
ulcerative colitis (UC) - accurate answers-a chronic inflammatory bowel
disease (IBD) primarily located in the colon and rectum
,ulcerative colitis (UC) signs: - accurate answers-bloody stools, iron deficiency
anemia, fever, fatigue, weight loss, colicky abdominal pain
borborygmi (singular: borborygmus) - accurate answers-Increased bowl
sounds
"QRS depolarization" always refers to __________ - accurate answers-Ventricular
"P Wave" always refers to - accurate answers-Atrial
"P Waves" forms: - accurate answers-Saw tooth wave
"P Waves" form of saw tooth wave is: - accurate answers-atrial flutter
"Lack of QRS complexes" indicates... - accurate answers-Asystole
Asystole is? - accurate answers-a flat line, associated with death
Chaotic P wave patterns - accurate answers-Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib)
Chaotic QRS complexes - accurate answers-Ventricular Fibrillation (v-fib)
Troughs - accurate answers-when drugs is at their lowest concentration in the
pt's blood
Peaks - accurate answers-When drugs are at their highest concentration in a
patient's blood.
All Aminoglycosides end in? - accurate answers-"mycin" but not all drugs that
end in "mycin" are aminoglycosides
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) - accurate answers-Anticoagulant, Low Molecular
Weight Heparin
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) monitor what lab? - accurate answers-Platelet Count
Epiglottis - accurate answers-a flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue,
which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.
, Wilms Tumor (nephroblastoma) - accurate answers-cancerous kidney tumor
of childhood, asymptomatic abdominal mass that extends from flank toward
midline, nontender, smooth mass that rarely crosses midline of abdomen
Atkinson Diet - accurate answers-High in protein, may strain the kidney
function
Figure of Eight Bandaging - accurate answers-Used to bandage an elbow, knee,
or ankle, because they permit some movement after application.
How much should urinary output be in 24hrs? - accurate answers-At least
500mL
Jackson-Pratt Drainage (JP device) - accurate answers-closed suction device
that collects fluid from surgical wound to promote healing & reduce infection.
Epiglottitis: MEDICAL EMERGENCY - accurate answers-Protect airway - don't
try to make patient
lay flat, help them sit up and lean forward Don't try to open mouth wider or
look in throat, make them talk, no eating or drink & avoid anything that makes
them cry or anxious; prepare for airway support - may end up with
endotracheal tube or nasotracheal tube or tracheotomy.
which symptom should the nurse report immediately in a client taking
lithium? - accurate answers-diarrhea & vomiting .
pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) PPE essential? - accurate answers-N95
respirator ONLY!
Orthopena - accurate answers-shortness of breath while lying flat; classic sign
of LEFT SIDED-heart failure
After taking Nitrates what should the patient do? - accurate answers-Lie down
or sit in the chair for 5-10 mins
JVD (jugular vein distention) should be measured how? - accurate answers-
HOB elevated 30 to 45 degrees
one of the complications associated with the improper use of crutches is: -
accurate answers-axillary nerve damage
Infiltration - accurate answers-fluids from IV parental therapy enter the
surrounding tissues .
amytrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is: - accurate answers-lou Gehrig disease
amytrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients are at increased risk for: - accurate
answers-pneumonia.
crushing syndrome patients should avoid: - accurate answers-NSAIDS ( it can
cause bleeding)
bone marrow post op nurses should avoid: - accurate answers-administrating
aspirin (can cause bleeding)
Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) - accurate answers-A DEADLY
situation(priority)- CPR & DEFIBRILLATION (d-fib, CPR)
v-fib vs supraventricular tachycardia? - accurate answers-ventricular
fibrillation (v-rib) is higher priority.
In hypovolemic shock the blood pressure? - accurate answers-INCREASES
(diastolic/bottom #) so vasodilators isn't given!
what does vasodilation do? - accurate answers-It increases blood flow by
decreasing resistance, decreases the blood pressure.
why is priming intravenous tubing is crucial? - accurate answers-because it
prevents treatment complications of an AIR EMBOLISM
chadwick's sign: - accurate answers-change of the crevice to cyanosis
goodell's sign: - accurate answers-softening of the cervix
hegar's sign: - accurate answers-softening of the uterine
,tripod position: - accurate answers-An upright position in which the patient
leans forward onto two arms stretched forward and thrusts the head and chin
forward; leaning forward w/ hands on knees.
what are acute cholecystitis symptoms? - accurate answers-Nausea, Vomiting ,
Right upper quadrant abdominal pain that may radiate to the shoulder blades,
Intensification of pain when the gallbladder is palpated upon inspiration
( Murphy's sign)
What is Murphy's sign? - accurate answers-Intensification of pain when the
gallbladder is palpated upon inspiration
Doxycycline - accurate answers-tetracycline antibiotic treats bacterial
infection
doxycycline is used for? - accurate answers-Lyme disease
doxycycline is used for? - accurate answers-cellulitis
Azithromycin - accurate answers-antibiotic treats bacterial infection
azithromycin could be used for: - accurate answers-community acquired
pneumonia
what is Amiodarone used for? - accurate answers-ventricular and atrial
dysthymias
Amoxicillin - accurate answers-antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
amoxicillin is used for? - accurate answers-ottis media
what is amoxicillin is used for? - accurate answers-skin abnormalities
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - accurate answers-a scoring system used to
describe the LOC in a person following a traumatic brain injury
ulcerative colitis (UC) - accurate answers-a chronic inflammatory bowel
disease (IBD) primarily located in the colon and rectum
,ulcerative colitis (UC) signs: - accurate answers-bloody stools, iron deficiency
anemia, fever, fatigue, weight loss, colicky abdominal pain
borborygmi (singular: borborygmus) - accurate answers-Increased bowl
sounds
"QRS depolarization" always refers to __________ - accurate answers-Ventricular
"P Wave" always refers to - accurate answers-Atrial
"P Waves" forms: - accurate answers-Saw tooth wave
"P Waves" form of saw tooth wave is: - accurate answers-atrial flutter
"Lack of QRS complexes" indicates... - accurate answers-Asystole
Asystole is? - accurate answers-a flat line, associated with death
Chaotic P wave patterns - accurate answers-Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib)
Chaotic QRS complexes - accurate answers-Ventricular Fibrillation (v-fib)
Troughs - accurate answers-when drugs is at their lowest concentration in the
pt's blood
Peaks - accurate answers-When drugs are at their highest concentration in a
patient's blood.
All Aminoglycosides end in? - accurate answers-"mycin" but not all drugs that
end in "mycin" are aminoglycosides
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) - accurate answers-Anticoagulant, Low Molecular
Weight Heparin
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) monitor what lab? - accurate answers-Platelet Count
Epiglottis - accurate answers-a flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue,
which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.
, Wilms Tumor (nephroblastoma) - accurate answers-cancerous kidney tumor
of childhood, asymptomatic abdominal mass that extends from flank toward
midline, nontender, smooth mass that rarely crosses midline of abdomen
Atkinson Diet - accurate answers-High in protein, may strain the kidney
function
Figure of Eight Bandaging - accurate answers-Used to bandage an elbow, knee,
or ankle, because they permit some movement after application.
How much should urinary output be in 24hrs? - accurate answers-At least
500mL
Jackson-Pratt Drainage (JP device) - accurate answers-closed suction device
that collects fluid from surgical wound to promote healing & reduce infection.
Epiglottitis: MEDICAL EMERGENCY - accurate answers-Protect airway - don't
try to make patient
lay flat, help them sit up and lean forward Don't try to open mouth wider or
look in throat, make them talk, no eating or drink & avoid anything that makes
them cry or anxious; prepare for airway support - may end up with
endotracheal tube or nasotracheal tube or tracheotomy.
which symptom should the nurse report immediately in a client taking
lithium? - accurate answers-diarrhea & vomiting .
pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) PPE essential? - accurate answers-N95
respirator ONLY!
Orthopena - accurate answers-shortness of breath while lying flat; classic sign
of LEFT SIDED-heart failure
After taking Nitrates what should the patient do? - accurate answers-Lie down
or sit in the chair for 5-10 mins
JVD (jugular vein distention) should be measured how? - accurate answers-
HOB elevated 30 to 45 degrees
