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NCLEX-RN EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS ANSWERED 100% CORRECT When selecting an NCLEX answer or determining the order of priority what should you remember or use and what is the exception? Use the ABC rule: Airway breathing, and circulation. The exception to the rule is with actual CPR, use C-A-B for CPR. Also remember safety first and acute before chronic. If the pt. is not in distress then you assess. If the pt is in distress then you should do something. If the pt has diaphorisis you should always d...

CFRN Exam 609 Questions with Verified Answers What is atmospheric pressure at sea level? - CORRECT ANSWER 760mmHg (or 760 torr) T/F: Atmospheric pressure and barometric pressure are essentially the same thing, just using a different unit of measure. - CORRECT ANSWER True (think measuring same item in inches and then measuring it in cm) How many atmospheres (or ATMs) are at sea level? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 atmosphere/ATM at sea level What is barometric pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER The co...

INTRODUCTION TO TESTING AND THE NCLEX-RN® EXAM 1 Three cheers for you! You have made the wise decision to prepare, in a structured way, for the NCLEX-RN. A. You have already successfully completed a basic nurs- ing program and are well acquainted with your ability to take and pass tests and to perform successfully in the clinical area. B. You have the basic knowledge required to pass the licensing exam. However, it is wise to: 1. Organize your knowledge. 2. Review content learned durin...

Emergency Nursing Practice 79 Questions with Verified Answers The client diagnosed with hypovolemic shock has a BP of 100/60. Fifteen minutes later the BP is 88/64. How much narrowing of the client's pulse pressure has occurred between the two readings? - CORRECT ANSWER Answer: 16 mmHg pulse pressure The pulse pressure is the systolic BP minus the diastolic BP. 100 - 60 = 40 mmHg pulse pressure in first BP reading 88 - 64 = 24 mmHg pulse pressure in second reading 40 - 24 = 16 mmHg pul...

A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute. A tube thoracostomy is performed for decreased left chest breath sounds with the return of a small amount of blood and no air leak. After chest tube insertion, the most appropriate next st...

NUR 2571 / NUR2571 Exam 1: Professional Nursing II Exam 1 / PN2 Exam 2 Review (Latest 2022/2023) Rasmussen NUR 2571 / NUR2571 Exam 1: Professional Nursing II Exam 1 / PN2 Exam 2 Review (Latest 2022/2023) Rasmussen 1. The nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis of decreased cardiac output related to valvular insufficiency for the patient with infective endocarditis (IE) based on which assessment finding(s)? a. Fever, chills, and diaphoresis *b. B...

ADVANCED CLINICAL CONCEPTS HESI HINTS DOCUMENT • ARDS is an unexpected, catastrophic pulmonary complication occurring in a person with no previous pulmonary problems. The mortality rate is high (50%) • In ARDS, a common laboratory finding is lowered PO2. However, these clients are not very responsive to high concentrations of oxygen. • Think about the physiology of the lungs by remembering PEEP: Positive End Expiratory Pressure is the instillation and maintenance of small amoun...

Med-Surg Certification Practice 271 Questions with Verified Answers A newly diabetic patient will receive instructions from his nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Provide the patient with brochures for making smart choices for cooking/baking. B. Ask the patient what they know about diabetes. C. Instruct the patient on exercise or activities that will increase their metabolism. D. Teach them how to use the glucometer. - CORRECT ANSWERB. First ask ...

BKAT 9R EXAM 2023/2024 Beta Blockers - correct answer Initial measures for the treatment of angina pectoris do not include which response below? ST segment elevation - correct answer The classical ECG change with muscle injury in acute myocardial infarction is: CHF - correct answer Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which response below? Increased CO - correct answer The major therapeutic goal in the treatment of cariogenic shock is to: Reduces preload and af...

NCLEX-RN EXAM REVIEW 133 Questions with Verified Answers When selecting an NCLEX answer or determining the order of priority what should you remember or use and what is the exception? - CORRECT ANSWER Use the ABC rule: Airway breathing, and circulation. The exception to the rule is with actual CPR, use C-A-B for CPR. Also remember safety first and acute before chronic. If the pt. is not in distress then you assess. If the pt is in distress then you should do something. If the pt has diaphoris...