VALUE PACK FOR NCLEX EXAMS// (CONTAINS ALL THE MOST EXAMINED TESTS AND EXAMS)

Is a process of learning a different culture to adapt to a new or changing environment. - ANSWER Acculturation. It is a subjective perspective of the person's heritage and a sense of belonging to a group - ANSWER Ethnic identity Include meditation, relaxation techniques, imagery, music ...

the nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. the nurse should be particularly alert to: A. Nasal congestion B. Abdominal Tenderness C. Muscle Tetany D. Oliguria - ANS A. Nasal congestion why? removal of the pituitary g...

A patient with a diagnosis of major depression who has attempted suicide says to the nurse, "I should have died! I've always been a failure. Nothing ever goes right for me." Which response demonstrates therapeutic communication? A "You have everything to live for." B "Why do you see yourself...

Alteplase (t-PA) - ANSWER *class*: thrombolytics *Indication*: MI, acute ischemic stroke, occluded central lines *Action*: converts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades the fibrin found *Nursing Considerations*: - contraindicated in active bleeding -monitor for anaphylaxis - use cautio...

The nurse is administering a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient with heart failure (HF). The nurse would become concerned with the possibility of digitalis toxicity if the patient reported which symptom(s)? A. Muscle aches B. Constipation C. Pounding headache D. Anorexia and nausea - AN...

A registered nurse arrives at work and is told to "float" to the ICU for the day because the ICU is understaffed and needs an additional nurse to care for the clients. The nurse has never worked in the ICU. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action? A. refuse to float in the I...

Sodium (NA) - ANSWER 135-145 meq Potassium (K) - ANSWER 3.5-5 meq Calcium (Ca) - ANSWER 9.0-10 mg/dl Magnesium (Mg) - ANSWER 1.3-2.1 mg/dl Phosphorus (PO) - ANSWER 3.0-4.5 Glucose (fasting) - ANSWER 70-105 pH - ANSWER 7.35-7.45, over 90 years 7.25-7.45 Pa ...

The health care provider prescribes ibuprofen (children's Motrin) 5 mg per kg for a child who weighs 13 pounds. How many milligrams (mg) should the nurse administer to the child? Fill in the blank. Record your answer using one decimal place. - ANSWERS 143 A client with sickle cell anemia is be...

A 38-year-old female is brought to the Emergency Department with complaints of her "heart beating out of her chest". She is diaphoretic, tachypneic and her BP is 70/40. The cardiac monitor shows supraventricular tachycardia. Valsalva maneuvers and three doses of Adenosine have not been successful....

The nurse is teaching a client who has iron deficiency anemia about foods she should include in her diet. The nurse determines that the client understands the dietary modifications if she selects which items from her menu? 1. Nuts and ilk 2. Coffee and tea 3. Cooked rolled oats and fish 4. Orang...

2. Slow the IV infusion - ANSWER A client had a 1000 mL bag of 5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride hung at 3pm. The nurse making rounds at 3:45 pm finds that the client is complaining of a pounding headache and is dyspneic, is experiencing chills, and is apprehensive, with an increased pulse ra...

The nurse checks the postoperative client for signs of infection. Which observations are indicative of a potential infection? Select all that apply. 1.Slight redness along the incision 2.The presence of purulent drainage 3.A temperature of 98.8° F (37.1° C) 4.The client states that he fe...

A woman who's 36 weeks pregnant comes into the labor & delivery unit with mild contracts. Which of the following complications should the nurse watch out for when the client informs her that she has placenta prevue? a. sudden rupture of membranes b. vaginal bleeding c. emesis d. fever - AN...

The nurse who is caring for a client with kidney failure notes that the client is dyspneic, and crackles are heard on auscultation of the lungs. Which additional signs/symptoms should the nurse expect to note in this client? - ANSWER 4. An increase in blood pressure The nurse is reviewing the ...