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Endocrine NCLEX questions 1. An agitated, confused female client arrives in the emergency department. Her history includes type 1 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and angina pectoris. Assessment reveals pallor, diaphoresis, headache, and intense hunger. A stat blood glucose sample measures 42 mg/dl, and the client is treated for an acute hypoglycemic reaction. After recovery, nurse Lily teaches the client to treat hypoglycemia by ingesting: a. 2 to 5 g of a simple carbohydrate. b. 10 to 15 g ...

HESI NCLEX-RN FundamentalsThe nurse is assessing several clients prior to surgery. Which factor in a client's history poses the greatest threat for complications to occur during surgery? - correct answer Taking anticoagulants for the past year Rationale: Anticoagulants (B) increase the risk for bleeding during surgery, which can pose a threat for developing surgical complications. The healthcare provider should be informed that the client is taking such drugs. Urinary catheterization is pr...

Maternity Nclex questionsPrior to discharging a 24-hour-old newborn, the nurse assesses her respiratory status. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess? A) Respiratory rate 45, irregular B) Costal breathing pattern C) Nasal flaring, rate 65 D) Crackles on auscultation - correct answer A Typically, respirations in a 24-hour-old newborn are symmetric, slightly irregular, shallow, and unlabored at a rate of 30 to 60 breaths/minute. The breathing pattern is primarily diaphragm...

N342 NCLEX with RationalesA patient has been receiving chemotherapy and radiation for a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. In your morning assessment, you notice the patient has new onset facial edema, distention of head and neck veins, and dyspnea. Which oncologic emergency would be suspected? a. Hypercalcemia b. Spinal Cord Compression c. Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVCS) d. Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) - correct answer C. Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVCS) The manifestations in the...

NCLEX - RN Practice Questions Exam 1Nursing can best be defined as a discipline that focuses on which of the following? A. Human responses to health and illness B. A wide variety of disease states C. The interaction between nurses and other disciplines D. The relationship between prevention and teaching - correct answer A. Human responses to health and illness Which challenge must a nurse in today's health care field be prepared to meet? A. Developing standardized plans of care to contr...

NCLEX: Fundamentals of NursingHow often do you need to remove and assess restraints? - correct answer every 2 hours What do you do to a patient that has a seizure sitting or standing? - correct answer ease to floor and protect head what do you do to a patient that has a seizure in bed? - correct answer put side rails up and pad RACE definition - correct answer Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish PASS definition - correct answer Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep when moving client from bed ...

NCLEX Prep 2022metabolic acidosis - correct answer low pH, low HCO3 metabolic alkalosis - correct answer high pH, high HCO3 respiratory acidosis - correct answer low pH, high CO2 respiratory alkalosis - correct answer high pH, low CO2 As the pH goes so goes my patient except for? - correct answer Potassium High pressure ventilator alarm - correct answer *High pressure alarms* are triggered by *increased* resistance to air flow and can be caused by *obstructions* of three types: 1...

NCLEX RN ATI REVIEW.Contributing factors Fall - correct answer Older age Impaired mobility Cognitive and/or Sensory impairment Bowel and bladder dysfuntion Side effects of medications History of falls Nursing interventions Falls - correct answer Complete a fall risk assessment Communicate identified risks with the health care team Assign clients at risk falls to a room close to nurses' stations and assess frequently Provide clients with nonskid footwear Keep the floor free of clutte...

NCLEX RN QUESTIONStreatment for PVC and v tach lidocaine treatment for atrial dysrhythmias A: adenosine B: beta blockers C: calcium channel blockers D: digitalis (digoxin) DO NOT GIVE BETA BLOCKERS TO WHAT PATIENTS ASTHMA TREATMENT FOR V FIB D FIB ASYSTOLE TREATMENT epinephrine and atropine Reason for chest tubes reestablish pressure in pleural space what type of space is in the pleural cavity negative calcium channel blockers are like __________ fo...

NCLEX type questions with RationalesA patient has been receiving chemotherapy and radiation for a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. In your morning assessment, you notice the patient has new onset facial edema, distention of head and neck veins, and dyspnea. Which oncologic emergency would be suspected? a. Hypercalcemia b. Spinal Cord Compression c. Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVCS) d. Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) - correct answer C. Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVCS) The manifestati...