NURSING 4551 (N4551)

NCLEX Test Taking Strategy Questions 1. The nurse is providing post-operative care to a craniotomy client. Diabetes insipidus is suspected when the client’s urine output suddenly increases significantly. Which action takes highest priority? o 1. Monitoring urine output o 2. Checking pulse o 3. Checking blood pressure o 4. Assessing level of consciousness Rationale: 3. Correct: This is the best answer because we are “worried” this client is going into SHOC...

N4551 Critical Care Nursing: Module #1 Review 1. The nurse is evaluating the respiratory status of pt diagnosed with respiratory distress. Please match which assessment data would help the nurse evaluate each diagnosis (one diagnosis per assessment finding). Ability to verbalize __1___ 1. Altered Airway Clearance Skin color __3___ 2. Impaired Breathing Pattern Respiratory depth __2___ 3. Impaired Gas Exchange Level of consciousness __3___ Respiratory rate __2___ Breath sounds __2__...