Nclex questions 20 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse is caring for a client with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). For which symptoms does the nurse assess? A. Reproducible leg pain with exercise B. Unilateral swelling of affected leg C. Decreased pain when legs are elevated D. Pulse oximetry reading of 90% A Claudication (leg pain with ambulation due to ischemia) is reproducible in similar circumstances. Unilateral swelling is typical of venous problems such as deep vein thrombosis. With PAD, pain decreases with legs in the d...

The nurse has given the client diagnosed with hepatitis instructions about post discharge management during convalescence. The nurse determines a need for further teaching if the client makes which statement? 1."I should avoid alcohol and aspirin." 2."I should eat a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet." 3."I should resume a full activity level within 1 week." 4."I should take the prescribed amounts of vitamin K." Answer: The client with hepatitis is easily fatigued and may r...

cardiovascular NCLEX questionsA 65-year-old male develops blockage in the pulmonary artery. As a result of the blockage, blood would first back up into the: a. Aorta b. Left ventricle c. Pulmonary veins d. Right ventricle - correct answer d. Right ventricle A nurse is teaching about the heart. Which information should the nurse include? The chamber of the heart that generates the highest pressure is the: a. Right atrium b. Left atrium c. Left ventricle d. Right ventricle - correct a...

Pharmacology Final NCLEX QuestionsWhich components of pharmacokinetics does the nurse need to understand before administering a drug? (select all that apply) - correct answer A. Drugs with a smaller volume of drug distribution have a longer half-life. B. Oral drugs are dissolved through the process of pinocytosis. C. Patients with kidney disease may have fewer protein-binding sites and are at risk for drug toxicity. D. Rapid absorption decreases the bioavailability of the drug. E. When the...

MATERNITY NCLEX QUESTIONS n answers 2024/2025Which of the following maternal factors may decrease fetal oxygenation? Select all that apply A. Asthma B. Gestational diabetes C. Hypertension D. Epidural - correct answer A. Asthma C. Hypertension D. Epidural A 25 year old female is 25 weeks pregnant. she has had one previous pregnancy at 35 weeks and the baby is now 2 years old. she has no history of abortion - correct answer G=2, T=0, P=1, A= 0, L=1 So I think the answer would be G=...

Cardiac Disorders NCLEXThe nurse is assessing a pt w/ chronic heart failure. Which abnormal chest sound would the nurse most likely auscultate? 1. expiratory wheezes 2. friction rub 3. harsh vesicular 4. crackles - correct answer Answer: 4 Rationale 1, 2, 3: Expiratory wheezes, friction rub, & harsh vesicular sounds are not associated w/ chronic heart failure. Rationale 4: Fluid accumulates in the alveolar spaces w/ left-sided heart failure. This fluid causes the sound of crackles at the e...

253 - Cardiovascular NCLEX QuestionsThe nurse is reviewing an electrocardiogram rhythm strip. The P waves and QRS complexes are regular. The PR interval is 0.16 second, and QRS complexes measure 0.06 second. The overall heart rate is 64 beats/minute. Which would be a correct interpretation based on these characteristics? 1.Sinus bradycardia 2.Sick sinus syndrome 3.Normal sinus rhythm 4.First-degree heart block - correct answer 3. Normal sinus rhythm is defined as a regular rhythm, with an o...

NCLEX ACTUAL EXAM / Maternity Nursing NCLEX QUESTIONS and ANSWERS 2024/25 Updated with explanation. A+ GUARANTEED (180 SOLUTIONS) The nursing student is preparing to teach a prenatal class about fetal circulation. Which statement should be included in the teaching plan?

ALPN complains to the charge nurse that an unlicensed assistive person (UAP) consistently leaves the work area untidy and does not restock supplies. What is the best initial response by the charge nurse? 1Write down potential solutions to the problems today by shift's end 2Add this concerns to the agenda of the next unit meeting 3Assure the staff nurse that the complaint will be investigated 4Explore for further identification about the nature of the problem - The nurse assists with ...

Pharmacology Exam 1 NCLEX QuestionsWhich components of pharmacokinetics does the nurse need to understand before administering a drug? (Select all that apply.) a. Drugs with a smaller volume of drug distribution have a longer half-life. b. Oral drugs are dissolved through the process of pinocytosis. c. Patients with kidney disease may have fewer protein-binding sites and are at risk for drug toxicity. d. Rapid absorption decreases the bioavailability of the drug. e. When the drug ...