(ANSWERS and RATIONALE) – Coronary Artery Disease and Hypertension NCLEX Review
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1. ANSWER D. This procedure requires an informed consent because it involves injection of a radiopaque dye into the blood vessel. The risk of allergic reaction and possible anaphylaxis is serious and must be assessed before the procedure.
2. ANSWER C. Chest pain is assessed by using the standard pain assessment parameters. Options A, B, and D may or may not help... Continue Reading
Coronary Artery Disease and Hypertension NCLEX Review
1. A client is scheduled for a cardiac catherization using a radiopaque dye. Which of the following assessments is most critical before the procedure?
a. Intake and output
b. Baseline peripheral pulse rates
c. Height and weight
d. Allergy to iodine or shellfish
2. A client with no history of cardiovascular disease comes into the ambulatory clinic with flulike symptoms. The... Continue Reading
(ANSWERS & RATIONALE) – NCLEX Review for Diabetes
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1. ANSWER D.
2. ANSWER A.
3. ANSWER C.
4. ANSWER C.
5. ANSWER B.
6. ANSWER D.
7. ANSWER C.
8. ANSWER B.
9. ANSWER C.
10. ANSWER B.
11. ANSWER B. NPH is intermediate acting insulin. The onset of action is 1-2 hours, it peaks in 6-14 hours, and it’s duration of action is 24 hours. Hypoglycemic reactions most likely occur during peak time.
12.... Continue Reading
NCLEX RN and NCLEX PN Examination Pass Rate 2012
Below is the NCLEX RN and NCLEX PN Examination passing rates for the year 2012 released by National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
A chart that shows quarterly and yearly volume and pass rate data for the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations.
The data includes the number of candidates taking the NCLEX Examination and the percentage of passing, by type of candidate.
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NCLEX Review for Diabetes
Discover the NCLEX CAT program that every nurse are now using to pass the NCLEX.
1. Knowing that gluconeogenesis helps to maintain blood levels, a nurse should:
a. Document weight changes because of fatty acid mobilization
b. Evaluate the patient’s sensitivity to low room temperatures because of decreased adipose tissue insulation
c. Protect the patient from sources of... Continue Reading
(ANSWERS & RATIONALE) NCLEX Prep Questions for Blood Disorders
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1. ANSWER A. One of the microcytic, hypochromic anemias is iron-deficiency amenia. A rich source of iron is needed in the diet, and eggs are high in iron. Other foods high in iron include organ and muscle (dark) meats; shellfish, shrimp, and tuna; enriched, whole-grain, and fortified cereals and breads; legumes, nuts, dried fruits,... Continue Reading
NCLEX Prep Questions for Blood Disorders
1. The nurse is preparing to teach a client with microcytic hypochromic anemia about the diet to follow after discharge. Which of the following foods should be included in the diet?
a. Eggs
b. Lettuce
c. Citrus fruits
d. Cheese
2. The nurse would instruct the client to eat which of the following foods to obtain the best supply of vitamin B12?
a. Whole grains
b. Green leafy... Continue Reading
(ANSWERS & RATIONALE) NCLEX Comprehensive Exam Part 5
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1. ANSWER A. Pregnancy is not the time for clients to begin a diet. Clients with chronic hypertension need to consume adequate calories to support fetal growth and development. They also need an adequate protein intake. Meat and beans are good sources of protein. Most pregnant women report that eating more frequent, smaller meals decreases... Continue Reading
NCLEX Comprehensive Exam Part 5
1. An obese 36-year-old multigravid client at 12 weeks’ gestation has a history of chronic hypertension. She was treated with methyldopa (Aldomet) before becoming pregnant. When counseling the client about diet during pregnancy, the nurse realizes that the client needs additional instruction when she states which of the following?
A. “I need to reduce my caloric... Continue Reading
(ANSWERS & RATIONALE) NCLEX Comprehensive Exam Part 4
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1. ANSWER A. Pain disorder is a somatoform disorder involving severe pain in one or more anatomic sites causing severe distress or impaired function. The statement, “I need to have a good cry about all the pain I’ve been in and then not dwell on it,” indicates improvement because the client has a realistic view of the... Continue Reading
NCLEX Comprehensive Exam Part 4
1. The nurse recognizes that a client with pain disorder is improving when the client states which of the following?
a. “I need to have a good cry about all the pain I’ve been in and then not dwell on it.”
b. “I need to find another physician who can accurately diagnose my condition.”
c. “The pain medicine that you gave me helps me to... Continue Reading