NCLEX RN Exam Questions With Correct Rejoinders.
when fusing packed red blood cells, which solution is hung with the Y tubing?
- accurate answers-0.9% sodium in water (NS)
Severe Preeclampsia, what are expected findings? - accurate answers-
proteinuria, facial edema, blurred vision
DM and glucose monitoring, what will increase blood flow and decrease risk
of infection, before taking the sample? - accurate answers-washing clients
hands with soap and warm water
What is an expecting finding of Hyperthyroidism? - accurate answers-Tremors
What is an expected finding of Hypothyroidism? - accurate answers-
Periorbital Edema
Coping Strategies - accurate answers-
Verapamil - accurate answers-CCB, treats hypertension, angina, arrhythmia.
Do not take with Grapefruit (may cause hypotension).
what should be administered for a Benzodiazepine overdose? - accurate
answers-Flumazenil
Which side does a cane go on? Weak side or Strong side? - accurate answers-
Strong side
Na+ - accurate answers-Electrolytes, Sodium 136-145
K+ - accurate answers-Electrolytes, Potassium 3.5-5
Ca++ - accurate answers-Electrolytes, Calcium 9-10.5
pH - accurate answers-ABG, 7.35-7.45
PaCO2 - accurate answers-ABG, 35-45
HCO3 - accurate answers-ABG, bicarbonate, 21-28
,PaO2 - accurate answers-ABG, oxygen, 80-100
SaO2 - accurate answers-ABG, Oxygen Saturation, 95%-100%
Hgb - accurate answers-CBC, Hemoglobin, 12-16 (F) 14-18 (M)
Hct - accurate answers-CBC, Hematocrit, 42-52% (M) 37-47% (F)
RBC - accurate answers-4.7 (M) 6.1 (F)
WBC - accurate answers-CBC, White Blood Cell, 5000-10,000
ESR - accurate answers-erythrocyte sedimentation rate, < 20 mm/hr
Cholesterol, Total - accurate answers-< 200 (risk for cardiac or stroke > 150)
Platelets - accurate answers-150,000-400,000
PT - accurate answers-11-12.5 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
aPTT - accurate answers-partial thromboplastin time, 30-40 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
INR - accurate answers-0.7-1.8 (unless on drug, therapeutic range 2-3)
Glucose, Fasting - accurate answers-Endocrine, 70-105
HbA1c, glycosylated hemoglobin - accurate answers-Endocrine, Hemoglobin
A1c, 4-6%
under 6% for normal
under 7% for Diabetes Control
BUN - accurate answers-GU, 10-20
, Creatinine - accurate answers-GU, 0.6-1.2 (M) 0.5-1.1 (F)
Creatinine Clearance Test - accurate answers-90 - 139 (M) 80 -125 (F)
calculation of GFR
best indicator of overall renal function
What type of solution is TPN? - accurate answers-hypertonic
How can TPN be given and when is it prepared? - accurate answers-Through a
PICC line or tunneled catheter and prepared daily
Which lab value is checked and how often, when TPN is initiated? - accurate
answers-blood glucose, every 4-6 hours
Every 24 hours a new TPN bag is hung with a new filter. True or False? -
accurate answers-True
Non-Pharmocological Interventions: HOT - accurate answers-on for 15min, off
for 20min
acts as an analgesia (pain relief)
increase blood flow
relaxes muscles
diminishes muscles spasms
eases muscles & joint stiffness
Non-Pharmacological Interventions: COLD - accurate answers-on for 15min,
off for 20min
acts as an analgesia (pain relief)
decreases/prevents swelling
diminishes muscles spasms
Diseases that need Private rooms? - accurate answers-varicella (chicken pox)
herpes zoster (shingles)
rubeola virus (measles)
meningococcal disease
pneumonia
respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
rubella
when fusing packed red blood cells, which solution is hung with the Y tubing?
- accurate answers-0.9% sodium in water (NS)
Severe Preeclampsia, what are expected findings? - accurate answers-
proteinuria, facial edema, blurred vision
DM and glucose monitoring, what will increase blood flow and decrease risk
of infection, before taking the sample? - accurate answers-washing clients
hands with soap and warm water
What is an expecting finding of Hyperthyroidism? - accurate answers-Tremors
What is an expected finding of Hypothyroidism? - accurate answers-
Periorbital Edema
Coping Strategies - accurate answers-
Verapamil - accurate answers-CCB, treats hypertension, angina, arrhythmia.
Do not take with Grapefruit (may cause hypotension).
what should be administered for a Benzodiazepine overdose? - accurate
answers-Flumazenil
Which side does a cane go on? Weak side or Strong side? - accurate answers-
Strong side
Na+ - accurate answers-Electrolytes, Sodium 136-145
K+ - accurate answers-Electrolytes, Potassium 3.5-5
Ca++ - accurate answers-Electrolytes, Calcium 9-10.5
pH - accurate answers-ABG, 7.35-7.45
PaCO2 - accurate answers-ABG, 35-45
HCO3 - accurate answers-ABG, bicarbonate, 21-28
,PaO2 - accurate answers-ABG, oxygen, 80-100
SaO2 - accurate answers-ABG, Oxygen Saturation, 95%-100%
Hgb - accurate answers-CBC, Hemoglobin, 12-16 (F) 14-18 (M)
Hct - accurate answers-CBC, Hematocrit, 42-52% (M) 37-47% (F)
RBC - accurate answers-4.7 (M) 6.1 (F)
WBC - accurate answers-CBC, White Blood Cell, 5000-10,000
ESR - accurate answers-erythrocyte sedimentation rate, < 20 mm/hr
Cholesterol, Total - accurate answers-< 200 (risk for cardiac or stroke > 150)
Platelets - accurate answers-150,000-400,000
PT - accurate answers-11-12.5 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
aPTT - accurate answers-partial thromboplastin time, 30-40 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
INR - accurate answers-0.7-1.8 (unless on drug, therapeutic range 2-3)
Glucose, Fasting - accurate answers-Endocrine, 70-105
HbA1c, glycosylated hemoglobin - accurate answers-Endocrine, Hemoglobin
A1c, 4-6%
under 6% for normal
under 7% for Diabetes Control
BUN - accurate answers-GU, 10-20
, Creatinine - accurate answers-GU, 0.6-1.2 (M) 0.5-1.1 (F)
Creatinine Clearance Test - accurate answers-90 - 139 (M) 80 -125 (F)
calculation of GFR
best indicator of overall renal function
What type of solution is TPN? - accurate answers-hypertonic
How can TPN be given and when is it prepared? - accurate answers-Through a
PICC line or tunneled catheter and prepared daily
Which lab value is checked and how often, when TPN is initiated? - accurate
answers-blood glucose, every 4-6 hours
Every 24 hours a new TPN bag is hung with a new filter. True or False? -
accurate answers-True
Non-Pharmocological Interventions: HOT - accurate answers-on for 15min, off
for 20min
acts as an analgesia (pain relief)
increase blood flow
relaxes muscles
diminishes muscles spasms
eases muscles & joint stiffness
Non-Pharmacological Interventions: COLD - accurate answers-on for 15min,
off for 20min
acts as an analgesia (pain relief)
decreases/prevents swelling
diminishes muscles spasms
Diseases that need Private rooms? - accurate answers-varicella (chicken pox)
herpes zoster (shingles)
rubeola virus (measles)
meningococcal disease
pneumonia
respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
rubella
