NCLEX RN STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
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What is an expecting finding of Hyperthyroidism? - (correct answer)
Tremors
What is an expected finding of Hypothyroidism? - (correct answer)
Periorbital Edema
Coping Strategies - (correct answer)
Verapamil - (correct answer) CCB, treats hypertension, angina,
arrhythmia. Do not take with Grapefruit (may cause hypotension).
what should be administered for a Benzodiazepine overdose? -
(correct answer) Flumazenil
when fusing packed red blood cells, which solution is hung with the Y
tubing? - (correct answer) 0.9% sodium in water (NS)
Severe Preeclampsia, what are expected findings? - (correct answer)
proteinuria, facial edema, blurred vision
,DM and glucose monitoring, what will increase blood flow and decrease
risk of infection, before taking the sample? - (correct answer)
washing clients hands with soap and warm water
Which side does a cane go on? Weak side or Strong side? - (correct
answer) Strong side
Na+ - (correct answer) Electrolytes, Sodium 136-145
K+ - (correct answer) Electrolytes, Potassium 3.5-5
Ca++ - (correct answer) Electrolytes, Calcium 9-10.5
pH - (correct answer) ABG, 7.35-7.45
PaCO2 - (correct answer) ABG, 35-45
HCO3 - (correct answer) ABG, bicarbonate, 21-28
PaO2 - (correct answer) ABG, oxygen, 80-100
SaO2 - (correct answer) ABG, Oxygen Saturation, 95%-100%
,Hgb - (correct answer) CBC, Hemoglobin, 12-16 (F) 14-18 (M)
Hct - (correct answer) CBC, Hematocrit, 42-52% (M) 37-47% (F)
RBC - (correct answer) 4.7 (M) 6.1 (F)
WBC - (correct answer) CBC, White Blood Cell, 5000-10,000
ESR - (correct answer) erythrocyte sedimentation rate, < 20 mm/hr
Cholesterol, Total - (correct answer) < 200 (risk for cardiac or stroke
> 150)
Platelets - (correct answer) 150,000-400,000
PT - (correct answer) 11-12.5 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
aPTT - (correct answer) partial thromboplastin time, 30-40 seconds
, therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
INR - (correct answer) 0.7-1.8 (unless on drug, therapeutic range 2-
3)
Glucose, Fasting - (correct answer) Endocrine, 70-105
HbA1c, glycosylated hemoglobin - (correct answer) Endocrine,
Hemoglobin A1c, 4-6%
under 6% for normal
under 7% for Diabetes Control
BUN - (correct answer) GU, 10-20
Creatinine - (correct answer) GU, 0.6-1.2 (M) 0.5-1.1 (F)
Creatinine Clearance Test - (correct answer) 90 - 139 (M) 80 -125 (F)
calculation of GFR
best indicator of overall renal function
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWER GRADE A+ GET
IT RIGHT 2024 UPDATE
What is an expecting finding of Hyperthyroidism? - (correct answer)
Tremors
What is an expected finding of Hypothyroidism? - (correct answer)
Periorbital Edema
Coping Strategies - (correct answer)
Verapamil - (correct answer) CCB, treats hypertension, angina,
arrhythmia. Do not take with Grapefruit (may cause hypotension).
what should be administered for a Benzodiazepine overdose? -
(correct answer) Flumazenil
when fusing packed red blood cells, which solution is hung with the Y
tubing? - (correct answer) 0.9% sodium in water (NS)
Severe Preeclampsia, what are expected findings? - (correct answer)
proteinuria, facial edema, blurred vision
,DM and glucose monitoring, what will increase blood flow and decrease
risk of infection, before taking the sample? - (correct answer)
washing clients hands with soap and warm water
Which side does a cane go on? Weak side or Strong side? - (correct
answer) Strong side
Na+ - (correct answer) Electrolytes, Sodium 136-145
K+ - (correct answer) Electrolytes, Potassium 3.5-5
Ca++ - (correct answer) Electrolytes, Calcium 9-10.5
pH - (correct answer) ABG, 7.35-7.45
PaCO2 - (correct answer) ABG, 35-45
HCO3 - (correct answer) ABG, bicarbonate, 21-28
PaO2 - (correct answer) ABG, oxygen, 80-100
SaO2 - (correct answer) ABG, Oxygen Saturation, 95%-100%
,Hgb - (correct answer) CBC, Hemoglobin, 12-16 (F) 14-18 (M)
Hct - (correct answer) CBC, Hematocrit, 42-52% (M) 37-47% (F)
RBC - (correct answer) 4.7 (M) 6.1 (F)
WBC - (correct answer) CBC, White Blood Cell, 5000-10,000
ESR - (correct answer) erythrocyte sedimentation rate, < 20 mm/hr
Cholesterol, Total - (correct answer) < 200 (risk for cardiac or stroke
> 150)
Platelets - (correct answer) 150,000-400,000
PT - (correct answer) 11-12.5 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
aPTT - (correct answer) partial thromboplastin time, 30-40 seconds
, therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
INR - (correct answer) 0.7-1.8 (unless on drug, therapeutic range 2-
3)
Glucose, Fasting - (correct answer) Endocrine, 70-105
HbA1c, glycosylated hemoglobin - (correct answer) Endocrine,
Hemoglobin A1c, 4-6%
under 6% for normal
under 7% for Diabetes Control
BUN - (correct answer) GU, 10-20
Creatinine - (correct answer) GU, 0.6-1.2 (M) 0.5-1.1 (F)
Creatinine Clearance Test - (correct answer) 90 - 139 (M) 80 -125 (F)
calculation of GFR
best indicator of overall renal function
