NCLEX (NCLEX 101)

NCLEX 101 FINAL TEST Comprehensive Exam 1. Enalapril maleate (Vasotec) is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? A) Checking the client's blood pressure Rationale: Enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat hypertension. One common side effect is postural hypotension. Therefore the nurse would check the client’s blood pressure immediately before administer...

NURS 2204 CH 10 Fluid & Electrolyte NCLEX Practice Questions NURS 2204 CH 10 Fluid & Electrolyte NCLEX Practice Questions What is the nurse's primary concern regarding fluid & electrolytes when caring for an elderly pt who is intermittently confused? 1. risk of dehydration 2. risk of kidney damage 3. risk of stroke 4. risk of bleeding - Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the thirst mechanism declines. Adding this in a pt with an altered level of consciousness, there is an inc...

Fluid and Electrolytes NCLEX Questions Fluid and Electrolytes NCLEX Questions Fluid and Electrolytes NCLEX Questions A client's kidneys are retaining increased amounts of sodium. The nurse plans care, anticipating that the kidneys also are retaining greater amounts of which substances? A. Calcium and Chloride B. Chloride and bicarbonate C. Potassium and Phosphates D. Aluminum and magnesium - Answer: B. Rationale: Sodium is a cation. With increased retention of sodium, the kidneys...

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Mental Health: Test 2 Medications What type of classification is Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)? - first generation typical What are positive and negative symptoms of Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)? - positive and negative: psychosis, mania, n/v, hiccups, tetanus, hyperactivity, surgery What are side affects of Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)? - seizures, NMS, dizziness, drowsiness, sedation, tardive dyskinesia, orthostatic hypotension, dry mouth, urine retention, constipation, thrombocytopenia, ...

LEGAL: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing NCLEX Questions What is accountability? - being responsible for ones own actions What is the Doctrine of informed consent? - refers to full disclosure of facts that the patient needs to make informed decision before invasive treatment What is Malpractice? - professional negligence What is Non-Maleficence? - to do no harm What is value clarification? - process of self evaluation that helps gain insight to personal values What is Euthan...

NCLEX 101 FINAL TEST Comprehensive Exam 1. Enalapril maleate (Vasotec) is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? A) Checking the client's blood pressure Rationale: Enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat hypertension. One common side effect is postural hypotension. Therefore the nurse would check the client’s blood pressure immediately before administer...