Nclex insulin ques - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse provides information to a client diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Which manifestations resulting from a blood glucose level less than 70 mg/dL (4 mmol/L) should the nurse include in the information? Select all that apply. A. Hunger B. Sweating C. Weakness D. Nervousness E. Cool clammy skin F. Increased urinary output A, B, C, D, E Hypoglycemia is characterized by a blood glucose level less than 70 mg/dL (4 mmol/L). Clinical manifestations of hypoglycemia in...

SAUNDERS NCLEX INSULIN QUESTIONS

Chart/Exhibit Practice Item While performing a physical assessment on a client with a long- term history of tobacco use, a nurse notes changes in the client’s fingers (see illustration). Angle > 180 The nurse should best document this assessment finding as: 1. vitiligo. 2. clubbing. 3. keratinized. 4. poor capillary refill. ANSWER: 2 In this question, the nurse should document the finding as clubbing. The picture shows swelling at the distal end of the finger and loss of the normal ...

QUESTIONS Do you have key facts from this chapter on your NCLEX-RN® knowledge ring? Complete the worksheet below to help you check. 1. Why is passing the NCLEX-RN® a requirement for being licensed as a registered nurse? 2. At what level of practice is the NCLEX-RN® designed to measure competence? 3. What are the two major considerations in the selection of content to be tested on the NCLEX-RN®? 4. Who are the writers of NCLEX-RN® test questions? 5. What is the predominant type of quest...

BOX 1-2 Safe and Effective Care Environment Management of Care The nurse has received the client assignment for the day. Which client should the nurse assess first? 1. The client who needs to receive subcutaneous insulin before breakfast 2. The client who has a nasogastric tube attached to intermit- tent suction 3. The client who is 2 days postoperative and is complaining of incisional pain 4. The client who has a blood glucose level of 50 mg/dL (2.8 mmol/ L) and complaints of blurred v...

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Preparing for the Exam As you prepare to take the National Council Licensure Examination, you may feel over- whelmed and frustrated. There is so much material to review and so many decisions to make. Where do I begin? Most graduates feel that way. This chapter will help you to become aware of the NCLEX® test plan and to know the types of questions you will encounter on the exam. The NCLEX-PN® consists of questions from the cognitive levels of knowledge, compre- hension, application, and anal...

TEST PREP NCLEX-RN(2005) AMERICAN BOOKWORKS CORPORATION - CLIFFSTESTPREP NCLEX-RN (2005) Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 PART I: SUBJECT AREA REVIEW CHAPTERS Coordinated Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Advance Directives • Advocacy • Client Care Assignments • Client Rights • Collaboration with Multidisciplin...

Chapter 2: Management Principles and Legal Issues 5. Monitor progress in client care through feed- back, evaluate outcomes, and follow-up on identified problems. B. Determining appropriate delegation to an unlicensed healthcare worker—ask these questions: 1. CantheUAPlegallydothisprocedureaccord- ing to the Nurse Practice Act in that state? 2. Has the UAP been trained to perform this procedure? 3. Can the UAP demonstrate this procedure safely and consistently? 4. Is the client status ...

Pediatric Success: NCLEX ®-Style Q&A Review is designed to help you, the student, complete your nursing program as well as succeed on the NCLEX-RN® examination. This book applies critical-thinking skills primarily to multiple choice questions and to some alternate test items. It provides practice test questions and test-taking hints to help you analyze each item and choose the correct response. Another book in the Success series, Fundamentals Success by Nugent and Vitale, explains critical t...