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