NCLEX-RN 2026 NGN Comprehensive Exam
Questions and Verified Answers Latest Update A+
Severe Preeclampsia, what are expected findings? - ANSWER-proteinuria, facial
edema, blurred vision
DM and glucose monitoring, what will increase blood flow and decrease risk of infection,
before taking the sample? - ANSWER-washing client’s hands with soap and warm
water when fusing packed red blood cells, which solution is hung with the Y tubing? -
ANSWER-0.9% sodium in water (NS)
What is an expecting finding of Hyperthyroidism? - ANSWER-Tremors
What is an expected finding of Hypothyroidism? - ANSWER-Periorbital Edema
Coping Strategies - ANSWER-
Verapamil - ANSWER-CCB, treats hypertension, angina, arrhythmia. Do not take with
Grapefruit (may cause hypotension).
what should be administered for a Benzodiazepine overdose? - ANSWER-Flumazenil
Which side does a cane go on? Weak side or Strong side? - ANSWER-Strong side
Na+ - ANSWER-Electrolytes, Sodium 136-145
K+ - ANSWER-Electrolytes, Potassium 3.5-5
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,Ca++ - ANSWER-Electrolytes, Calcium 9-10.5
pH - ANSWER-ABG, 7.35-7.45
PaCO2 - ANSWER-ABG, 35-45
HCO3 - ANSWER-ABG, bicarbonate, 21-28
PaO2 - ANSWER-ABG, oxygen, 80-100
SaO2 - ANSWER-ABG, Oxygen Saturation, 95%-100%
Hct - ANSWER-CBC, Hematocrit, 42-52% (M) 37-47% (F)
RBC - ANSWER-4.7 (M) 6.1 (F)
W Hgb - ANSWER-CBC, Hemoglobin, 12-16 (F) 14-18 (M)
BC - ANSWER-CBC, White Blood Cell, 5000-10,000
ESR - ANSWER-erythrocyte sedimentation rate, < 20 mm/hr
Cholesterol, Total - ANSWER-< 200 (risk for cardiac or stroke > 150)
Platelets - ANSWER-150,000-400,000
PT - ANSWER-11-12.5 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
a PTT - ANSWER-partial thromboplastin time, 30-40 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
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,INR - ANSWER-0.7-1.8 (unless on drug, therapeutic range 2-3)
Glucose, Fasting - ANSWER-Endocrine, 70-105
HbA1c, glycosylated hemoglobin - ANSWER-Endocrine, Hemoglobin A1c, 4-6%
under 6% for normal
under 7% for Diabetes Control
BUN - ANSWER-GU, 10-20
Creatinine - ANSWER-GU, 0.6-1.2 (M) 0.5-1.1 (F)
Creatinine Clearance Test - ANSWER-90 - 139 (M) 80 -125 (F)
calculation of GFR
best indicator of overall renal function
What type of solution is TPN? - ANSWER-hypertonic
How can TPN be given and when is it prepared? - ANSWER-Through a PICC line or
tunneled catheter and prepared daily
Which lab value is checked and how often, when TPN is initiated? - ANSWER-blood
glucose, every 4-6 hours
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, Every 24 hours a new TPN bag is hung with a new filter. True or False? - ANSWER-
True
Non-Pharmacological Interventions: HOT - ANSWER-on for 15min, off for 20min
acts as an analgesia (pain relief)
increase blood flow
relaxes muscles
diminishes muscles spasms
eases muscles & joint stiffness
Non-Pharmacological Interventions: COLD - ANSWER-on for 15min, off for 20min
acts as an analgesia (pain relief)
decreases/prevents swelling
diminishes muscles spasms
Diseases that need Private rooms? - ANSWER-varicella (chicken pox)
herpes zoster (shingles)
rubella virus (measles)
meningococcal disease
pneumonia
respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
rubella
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Questions and Verified Answers Latest Update A+
Severe Preeclampsia, what are expected findings? - ANSWER-proteinuria, facial
edema, blurred vision
DM and glucose monitoring, what will increase blood flow and decrease risk of infection,
before taking the sample? - ANSWER-washing client’s hands with soap and warm
water when fusing packed red blood cells, which solution is hung with the Y tubing? -
ANSWER-0.9% sodium in water (NS)
What is an expecting finding of Hyperthyroidism? - ANSWER-Tremors
What is an expected finding of Hypothyroidism? - ANSWER-Periorbital Edema
Coping Strategies - ANSWER-
Verapamil - ANSWER-CCB, treats hypertension, angina, arrhythmia. Do not take with
Grapefruit (may cause hypotension).
what should be administered for a Benzodiazepine overdose? - ANSWER-Flumazenil
Which side does a cane go on? Weak side or Strong side? - ANSWER-Strong side
Na+ - ANSWER-Electrolytes, Sodium 136-145
K+ - ANSWER-Electrolytes, Potassium 3.5-5
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,Ca++ - ANSWER-Electrolytes, Calcium 9-10.5
pH - ANSWER-ABG, 7.35-7.45
PaCO2 - ANSWER-ABG, 35-45
HCO3 - ANSWER-ABG, bicarbonate, 21-28
PaO2 - ANSWER-ABG, oxygen, 80-100
SaO2 - ANSWER-ABG, Oxygen Saturation, 95%-100%
Hct - ANSWER-CBC, Hematocrit, 42-52% (M) 37-47% (F)
RBC - ANSWER-4.7 (M) 6.1 (F)
W Hgb - ANSWER-CBC, Hemoglobin, 12-16 (F) 14-18 (M)
BC - ANSWER-CBC, White Blood Cell, 5000-10,000
ESR - ANSWER-erythrocyte sedimentation rate, < 20 mm/hr
Cholesterol, Total - ANSWER-< 200 (risk for cardiac or stroke > 150)
Platelets - ANSWER-150,000-400,000
PT - ANSWER-11-12.5 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
a PTT - ANSWER-partial thromboplastin time, 30-40 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
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,INR - ANSWER-0.7-1.8 (unless on drug, therapeutic range 2-3)
Glucose, Fasting - ANSWER-Endocrine, 70-105
HbA1c, glycosylated hemoglobin - ANSWER-Endocrine, Hemoglobin A1c, 4-6%
under 6% for normal
under 7% for Diabetes Control
BUN - ANSWER-GU, 10-20
Creatinine - ANSWER-GU, 0.6-1.2 (M) 0.5-1.1 (F)
Creatinine Clearance Test - ANSWER-90 - 139 (M) 80 -125 (F)
calculation of GFR
best indicator of overall renal function
What type of solution is TPN? - ANSWER-hypertonic
How can TPN be given and when is it prepared? - ANSWER-Through a PICC line or
tunneled catheter and prepared daily
Which lab value is checked and how often, when TPN is initiated? - ANSWER-blood
glucose, every 4-6 hours
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, Every 24 hours a new TPN bag is hung with a new filter. True or False? - ANSWER-
True
Non-Pharmacological Interventions: HOT - ANSWER-on for 15min, off for 20min
acts as an analgesia (pain relief)
increase blood flow
relaxes muscles
diminishes muscles spasms
eases muscles & joint stiffness
Non-Pharmacological Interventions: COLD - ANSWER-on for 15min, off for 20min
acts as an analgesia (pain relief)
decreases/prevents swelling
diminishes muscles spasms
Diseases that need Private rooms? - ANSWER-varicella (chicken pox)
herpes zoster (shingles)
rubella virus (measles)
meningococcal disease
pneumonia
respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
rubella
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