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Physiologic Adaptation NCLEX Review Answers and Rationale

Posted by admin on May 17, 2012
View Questions 1. Answer: C. The uterus is being over-stimulated with oxytocin. Remember, most sources recommend discontinuing Pitocin if contraction last longer than 75-90 seconds, are less than 2 minutes apart, have minimal or no resting tone, or if there is an ominous or non-reassuring FHR pattern. 2. Answer: A. Administering anesthesia depresses the central nervous system... Continue Reading

Physiologic Adaptation NCLEX Review

Posted by admin on May 16, 2012
1. Andrea is admitted to the labor suite is to be induced with oxytocin (Pitocin). One hour after starting to receive the medication, the nurse makes the following observations: Contractions are 80 seconds in duration and occur every 2 minutes. The nurse should: a. Slow the maintenance intravenous solution infusion rate to 10 drops per minute b. Increase the flow rate of the... Continue Reading

[ANSWERS & RATIONALE] NCLEX Questions for Psychosocial Integrity

Posted by Cedric on Mar 26, 2012
Click here to view the questions. 1. D. The goal is to implement suicide precautions because the danger of suicide is when the depression lifts and the client has the energy to formulate a plan. The nurse would not encourage her to go home (1) where she could not be observed constantly. She could be moved into a room with other clients (2), but this is not the priority... Continue Reading

NCLEX Questions for Psychosocial Integrity

Posted by Cedric on Mar 24, 2012
1. When a depressed client becomes more active and there is evidence that her mood has lifted, an appropriate goal to add to the nursing care plan is to a. Encourage her to go home for the weekend. b. Move her to a room with three other clients. c. Begin to explore the reasons she became depressed. d. Monitor her whereabouts at all times. 2. One day the nurse overhears a... Continue Reading

Physiological Adaptation NCLEX Questions [ANSWERS & RATIONALE]

Posted by Cedric on Feb 24, 2012
Click here to view the Physiological Adaptation NCLEX questions. 1. A. The parathyroid glands regulate calcium in the body. Excessive activity results in calcium leaving the bones and teeth to enter the bloodstream. This makes the bones more brittle and susceptible to fracture. 2. C. Peritonitis is a grave complication with peritoneal dialysis. Hemodialysis may be necessary... Continue Reading

Physiological Adaptation NCLEX Questions

Posted by Cedric on Feb 16, 2012
1. The client with hyperparathyroidism should have extremities handled gently because a. Decreased calcium bone deposits can lead to pathologic fractures. b. Edema causes stretched tissue to tear easily. c. Polyuria leads to dry skin and mucous membranes that can break down. d. Hypertension can lead to a stroke with residual paralysis. 2. The nurse will evaluate for the most... Continue Reading

(ANSWERS and RATIONALE) – Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

Posted by Cedric on Jan 16, 2012
Click here to view the Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies questions. 1. A. Furadantin antimicrobial activity is more potent in an acid urine. Ascorbic acid or vitamin C tablets acidify the urine. 2. A. These signs, in addition to laryngeal edema, are characteristic of an allergic reaction that is, less spe- cifically, a transfusion reaction. Chills, increased temp-... Continue Reading

NCLEX Questions – Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

Posted by admin on Jan 08, 2012
1. The client who is receiving Furadantin for a urinary tract infection may also receive ascorbic acid. The rationale for this additional agent is to a. Acidify the urine. b. Alkalinize the urine. c. Fortify mucosal resistance. d. Promote tissue repair. 2. A client receiving a blood transfusion begins to wheeze and her skin becomes flushed with hives. The nurse knows that... Continue Reading

(ANSWERS & RATIONALE) Health Promotion and Maintenance NCLEX RN Review

Posted by Cedric on Dec 22, 2011
Click here to view the questions. 1. C. Celiac disease is caused by an intolerance to gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, oats, barley and rye, All the foods in option 3 contain gluten. Option 1 would be eliminated if the child had a lactose intolerance, option 4 would be eliminated if the child had a fat intolerance. 2. D. The most important assessment is vital signs... Continue Reading

Health Promotion and Maintenance NCLEX RN Review

Posted by Cedric on Dec 10, 2011
1. A 4 year old with Celiac Disease is in the hospital with an exacerbation of Celiac Crisis due to improper dietary intake. When teaching the mother the dietary restrictions for her child, which of the following foods must be completely eliminated from the child’s diet? a. Whole milk, ice cream and cheese b. Rice, corn and soybeans c. Bread, oatmeal and pretzels d.... Continue Reading

Answers and Rationale for NCLEX RN Review of Reduction of Risk Potential

Posted by admin on Dec 01, 2011
These answers are one of the NCLEX prep samples for Reduction of Risk Potential. Click here to view the questions. 1. B. The elevated creatinine level suggests impaired renal function. Assessing intake and output will provide data related to renal function. The other assessments are not indicative of renal function. 2. D. Hyperextension brings the pharynx into alignment with... Continue Reading