NCLEX RN Questions With Correct Answers Defined.
WBC count - accurate answers-4,500-11,000
Hemoglobin normal range - accurate answers-male 13-18
female 12-16
RBC count - accurate answers-male 4.6 - 6.2
female 4.2 - 5.4
Hematocrit range - accurate answers-Male 42-52%
Female 35-47%
PTT purpose - accurate answers-monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy;
detects coagulation disorders
PTT (partial thromboplastin time) - accurate answers-lower limit of normal:
20-25 sec
upper limit of normal: 32-39
Platelet count - accurate answers-150,000-400,000
Prothrombin Time (PT) - accurate answers-9.5-12 seconds
INR (international normalized ratio) - accurate answers-1 sec
2-3 sec for afib therapy, DVT, and PE
2.5-3.5 sec for prosthetic heart valve therapy
glucose tolerance test (GTT) - accurate answers-fasting: 70-99
1 h: 190
2 h: 140
3 h: 125
total cholesterol - accurate answers-150-200 mg/dL
LDL - accurate answers-<100 mg/dL
The lower the better
HDL - accurate answers-male: 35-70
,female: 35-85
creatinine (CR) - accurate answers-0.7-1.4 mg/dL
BUN normal range - accurate answers-10-20 mg/dL
serum albumin - accurate answers-3.5-5.5 g/dL
nutritional status
Triglycerides - accurate answers-detect for atherosclerosis
100-200 mg/dL
ALT range - accurate answers-7-56 units/L
AST range - accurate answers-10-40 units/L
What is diabetes inspidus (DI)? - accurate answers-decrease in secretion of
ADH (or vasopressin) by the pituitary
Effects of DI - accurate answers-diuresis increases; dehydration
DI treatment - accurate answers-give IV fluids, electrolyte replacement,
DDVAP (desmopressin) to prevent further dehydration
S/s of DI - accurate answers-increased urine output, increased plasma
osmolarity, urine specific gravity 1.001-1.005, excessive thirst, wt loss,
weakness, constipation
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) - accurate answers-chronic inflammatory
(multisystem) autoimmune disease involving joints, skin, kidneys, CNS,
vascular/lymphatic problems, heart, and lungs
SLE interventions - accurate answers-Monitor for fever, relieve pain (NSAIDs,
acetaminophen), antimalarial meds, protect from UV rays/sunlight,
corticosteroids, teach lifestyle changes to prevent infection and decrease risk
of CAD
hypotonic solution - accurate answers-Solute concentration is less than that
inside the cell; cell gains water
, 0.45%
isotonic solution - accurate answers-same concentration as ECF
0.9% NaCl
Lactated Ringers
5% dextrose in water (starts as this)
hypertonic solution - accurate answers-solute concentration is greater than
than inside of cell; cell lose water
3% NaCl
10-15% dextrose in water
5% sodium bicarbonate
D5NS
gravida - accurate answers-total number of pregnancies regardless of
duration, includes present pregnancy
para - accurate answers-number of past pregnancies beyond period of
viability (20 wks gestation or greater) regardless of number of fetuses or
whether infant was born alive or dead
Pregnancy danger signs - accurate answers-leaking amniotic fluid, vaginal
bleeding, severe HA, abd pain, persistent vomiting, fever, chills, swelling in
face and fingers
Normal pH of urine - accurate answers-4.6-8
Positive sweat test - accurate answers-finding for cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis diet - accurate answers-high calorie, high protein, tolerated fat
liberal intake of fluids unless contraindicated
pancreatic enzyme replacement required
What is cystic fibrosis? - accurate answers-Inherited respiratory disease
Dysfunction in sweat glands, respiratory, and GI system (esp. pancreas)
Obstructions r/t flow of thick mucus, sweat, saliva, and digestive secretions
WBC count - accurate answers-4,500-11,000
Hemoglobin normal range - accurate answers-male 13-18
female 12-16
RBC count - accurate answers-male 4.6 - 6.2
female 4.2 - 5.4
Hematocrit range - accurate answers-Male 42-52%
Female 35-47%
PTT purpose - accurate answers-monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy;
detects coagulation disorders
PTT (partial thromboplastin time) - accurate answers-lower limit of normal:
20-25 sec
upper limit of normal: 32-39
Platelet count - accurate answers-150,000-400,000
Prothrombin Time (PT) - accurate answers-9.5-12 seconds
INR (international normalized ratio) - accurate answers-1 sec
2-3 sec for afib therapy, DVT, and PE
2.5-3.5 sec for prosthetic heart valve therapy
glucose tolerance test (GTT) - accurate answers-fasting: 70-99
1 h: 190
2 h: 140
3 h: 125
total cholesterol - accurate answers-150-200 mg/dL
LDL - accurate answers-<100 mg/dL
The lower the better
HDL - accurate answers-male: 35-70
,female: 35-85
creatinine (CR) - accurate answers-0.7-1.4 mg/dL
BUN normal range - accurate answers-10-20 mg/dL
serum albumin - accurate answers-3.5-5.5 g/dL
nutritional status
Triglycerides - accurate answers-detect for atherosclerosis
100-200 mg/dL
ALT range - accurate answers-7-56 units/L
AST range - accurate answers-10-40 units/L
What is diabetes inspidus (DI)? - accurate answers-decrease in secretion of
ADH (or vasopressin) by the pituitary
Effects of DI - accurate answers-diuresis increases; dehydration
DI treatment - accurate answers-give IV fluids, electrolyte replacement,
DDVAP (desmopressin) to prevent further dehydration
S/s of DI - accurate answers-increased urine output, increased plasma
osmolarity, urine specific gravity 1.001-1.005, excessive thirst, wt loss,
weakness, constipation
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) - accurate answers-chronic inflammatory
(multisystem) autoimmune disease involving joints, skin, kidneys, CNS,
vascular/lymphatic problems, heart, and lungs
SLE interventions - accurate answers-Monitor for fever, relieve pain (NSAIDs,
acetaminophen), antimalarial meds, protect from UV rays/sunlight,
corticosteroids, teach lifestyle changes to prevent infection and decrease risk
of CAD
hypotonic solution - accurate answers-Solute concentration is less than that
inside the cell; cell gains water
, 0.45%
isotonic solution - accurate answers-same concentration as ECF
0.9% NaCl
Lactated Ringers
5% dextrose in water (starts as this)
hypertonic solution - accurate answers-solute concentration is greater than
than inside of cell; cell lose water
3% NaCl
10-15% dextrose in water
5% sodium bicarbonate
D5NS
gravida - accurate answers-total number of pregnancies regardless of
duration, includes present pregnancy
para - accurate answers-number of past pregnancies beyond period of
viability (20 wks gestation or greater) regardless of number of fetuses or
whether infant was born alive or dead
Pregnancy danger signs - accurate answers-leaking amniotic fluid, vaginal
bleeding, severe HA, abd pain, persistent vomiting, fever, chills, swelling in
face and fingers
Normal pH of urine - accurate answers-4.6-8
Positive sweat test - accurate answers-finding for cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis diet - accurate answers-high calorie, high protein, tolerated fat
liberal intake of fluids unless contraindicated
pancreatic enzyme replacement required
What is cystic fibrosis? - accurate answers-Inherited respiratory disease
Dysfunction in sweat glands, respiratory, and GI system (esp. pancreas)
Obstructions r/t flow of thick mucus, sweat, saliva, and digestive secretions
