NCLEX Sample Test on Physiological Adaptation [ANSWERS & RATIONALE]

1. A. Failure of the left ventricle to pump effectively causes damming of blood back into the pulmonary circuit, increasing pressure, and causing extravasation of fluid into interstitial spaces and alveoli. 2. D. The halo or “bull’s-eye” sign seen when drainage from

Read More

NCLEX Sample Test on Physiological Adaptation

1. Dyspnea associated with congestive heart failure is primarily due to a. Accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces and alveoli of the lungs. b. Compression of lungs by the dilated heart. c. Blockage of a pulmonary artery by an embolus. d. Blockage

Read More

Health Promotion and Maintenance NCLEX RN Review

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

Read More

NCLEX RN Review for Reduction of Risk Potential

1. A client’s laboratory results have been returned and the creatinine level is 7 mg/dL. This finding would lead the nurse to place the highest priority on assessing a. Pupillary reflex. b. Intake and output. c. Capillary refill. d. Temperature. 2. A

Read More