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NCLEX Questions and Answers for Analgesics A client in the ICU who sustained a traumatic abdominal injury 1 week ago continues to complain of severe pain. The nurse notes his vital signs are normal. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to do? a.) Encourage early return to ambulation. b.) Offer nonnarcotic analgesics for pain. c.) Utilize distraction d.) Provide the client with pain medication. - ANS -D.) Provide the client with pain medication. A clien...

Practice Perfusion NCLEX Questions and Answers 100% pass A 58-year-old female with a family history of CAD is being seen for her annual physical exam. Fasting lab test results include: Total cholesterol 198; LDL cholesterol 120; HDL cholesterol 58; Triglycerides 148; Blood sugar 102; and C-reactive protein (CRP) 4.2. The health care provider informs the client that she will be started on a statin medication and aspirin. The client asks the nurse why she needs to take these medications. Which ...

Transcultural Final NCLEX Questions and Answers with verified solutions -A Navajo mother has just delivered her baby in the hospital. She requests to have the umbilical cord after the birth. What is the proper reasoning behind why the mother wants to keep the cord? A. Navajo people are known to bury umbilical cords near an object or place that symbolizes what the parents want for the child's future. B. Navajo women place umbilical cords in a box as a keepsake. C. The Navajo people gi...

Ch. 27 Patient Safety and quality (NCLEX questions and answers Graded A) A 4-year-old child is scheduled to receive an IV line. The most appropriate type of restraint to use for this client to prevent removal of the IV line would be a(n): A.Wrist restraint B.Jacket restraint C.Elbow restraint D.Mummy restraint - ANS -C) Elbow restraint A 76-year-old client lives alone at home. Which of the following is the highest priority question for his home health nurse to ask regarding his s...

Ortho NCLEX Questions and Answers with complete solutions A patient complains of tingling and numbness in his right leg following application of a long leg cast. The patient's discomfort is most likely the result of: A. Reduced venous return B. Bone healing C. Arterial insufficiency D. Nerve compression - ANS -Rationale: Answer D is correct. Numbness and tingling in a n extremity immobilized by a cast are most likely the result of nerve compression. Answer A is incorrect because reduc...

Fluid and Electrolytes NCLEX Questions and Answers 100% pass A client develops fluid overload while in the intensive care unit. Which nursing intervention does the nurse perform first? A. Draws blood for laboratory tests B. Elevates the head of the bed C. Places the extremities in a dependent position D. Puts the client in a side-lying position - ANS -B. Elevates the head of the bed The nurse first needs to elevate the client's head of bed when caring for a client with fluid overl...

NCLEX-RN EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is what type of drug? What is the maximum recommended dosage? What should you monitor? - ANS -Nonopioid Analgesics. Max dose: 4000 mg (4 g) in 24 hrs Monitor liver function Aldosterone attracts what? - ANS -Sodium aminoglycosides (mycins) - ANS - Angiotensin II in the lungs is a potent? - ANS -vasodialator At what pain level should an Opioid Analgesic be considered? - ANS -Pain level of 6 or greater....

Chapter 3 NCLEX Questions and Answers Foundations of Nursing Graded A A patient confides that her broken arm is the result of her husband's abuse of her. In this instance, the nurse is required to: a. Get a second nurse to witness her statement b. Report the abuse to the authorities c. Assure the patient that the information will be kept private d. Confirm the abuse with another family member and then notify the charge nurse - ANS -B. Rationale: Nurses have a duty to report any suspect...

Ch. 26 NCLEX Style Questions and Answers with verified solutions A cardiac care nurse is aware of factors that result in positive chronotropy. These factors would affect a patient's cardiac function in what way? A) Exacerbating an existing dysrhythmia B) Initiating a new dysrhythmia C) Resolving ventricular tachycardia D) Increasing the heart rate - ANS -D Stimulation of the sympathetic system increases heart rate. This phenomenon is known as positive chronotropy. It does not infl...

NCLEX PATHO QUESTIONS - EXAM 1 Questions and Answers with complete solutions • Acid (H+) lost from emesis, diuretics. Retention of HCO3 from medications, hyperaldosteronism. • Increase in HCO3, Increase in pH • Compensation - Respiratory centers are not stimulated, which leads to hypoventilation and CO2 retention. - ANS -Metabolic Alkalosis • Caused by excessive ventilation • Decrease in PCO2, increase in pH • Compensation - Kidneys excrete HCO3. - ANS -Respiratory Alkalo...