NCLEX RN

ARDS NCLEX Practice QuestionsThe nurse is caring for a client with suspected acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which symptom of ARDS should the nurse anticipate will appear within 24 to 48 hours after the initial insult? (Select all that apply.) Shortness of breath Rapid breathing Fluid imbalance Chest x-ray clear of infiltrates Arterial blood gases varying from normal limits - correct answer Shortness of breath Rapid breathing Chest x-ray clear of infiltrates R...

Burns/NCLEX QUESTIONSThe burn nurse is aware that wound care during the acute phase involves consideration of which of the following? a. First and superficial second-degree burns can usually be managed with clean technique. b. Deep second-degree burns with or without impaired circulation heal without surgical intervention. c. Full thickness burns require surgical intervention to heal. d. The presence of infection is a contraindication to surgical wound management. - correct answer c. Fu...

Cardiac NCLEX Practice QuestionsThe nurse is preparing to teach the pt newly diagnosed with angina pectoris how to self-administer nitroglycerine (NTG) tablets. What pt teaching should the nurse emphasize? select all that apply A. stop all activities immediately and sit down if chest pain occurs B. if the pain is unrelieved after three NTG tablets, continue to rest and call the prescriber right away C. After discharge, keep NTG tablets on your bedside table day and night D. immediately after...

Cardiovascular NCLEX style questionsWhich cardiac enzyme would the nurse expect to elevate first in a client diagnosed with myocardial infarction? a. Creatine kinase (CK-MB) b. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) c. Troponin d. WBC - correct answer c. Troponin Along with persistent, crushing chest pain, which signs/symptoms would make the nurse suspect that the client is experiencing a MI? a. Midepigastric pain and pyrosis b. Diaphoresis and cool clammy skin c. Intermittent claudication and p...

Ch 28: The NCLEX-RN® Examination 1. Graduates from approved schools of nursing cannot sign their charting as registered nurses (RNs) until they: a. pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®). b. provide evidence of mental competency. c. supply written proof of physical fitness. d. have signed an employment contract with a health care facility. - correct answer A A compulsory license requirement must be met to legally practice or work as a register...

Chapter 4 - Understanding the NCLEX-RNWhat is the NCLEX RN exam? - correct answer A national exam that must be passed before the RN license will be awarded by the state Board of Nursing (BON) allowing practice National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) - correct answer This examination must be taken by all graduates of diploma, associate degree, and baccalaureate degree nursing programs prior to a license being issued. Successful completion of the examination is...

Endocrine Disorder NCLEX QuestionsA patient suspected of having acromegaly has an elevated plasma growth hormone level. In acromegaly, the nurse would also expect the patient's diagnostic results to include a. hyperinsulinemia b. a plasma glucose of less than 70 c. decreased growth hormone levels with an oral glucose challenge test d. a serum sometomedin C (insulin-like growth-factor) of more than 300 - correct answer d. a serum somatomedin C (Insulin-like-growth-factor) of more than 300 (...

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...