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NCLEX-RN Exam Review 2026-2027 | 265 Verified
Q&A with Rationales | Lab Values, Electrolytes,
Nursing Process, Delegation, Meds & Antidotes |
Nursing Licensure Study Guide.
when fusing packed red blood cells, which solution is hung with the Y tubing?
0.9% sodium in water (NS)
Severe Preeclampsia, what are expected findings?
proteinuria, facial edema, blurred vision
DM and glucose monitoring, what will increase blood flow and decrease risk of
infection, before taking the sample?
washing clients hands with soap and warm water
What is an expecting finding of Hyperthyroidism?
Tremors
What is an expected finding of Hypothyroidism?
Periorbital Edema
Coping Strategies
Verapamil
CCB, treats hypertension, angina, arrhythmia. Do not take with Grapefruit (may
cause hypotension).
what should be administered for a Benzodiazepine overdose?
Flumazenil
Which side does a cane go on? Weak side or Strong side?
Strong side
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Na+
Electrolytes, Sodium 136-145
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K+
Electrolytes, Potassium 3.5-5
Ca++
Electrolytes, Calcium 9-10.5
pH
ABG, 7.35-7.45
PaCO2
ABG, 35-45
HCO3
ABG, bicarbonate, 21-28
PaO2
ABG, oxygen, 80-100
SaO2
ABG, Oxygen Saturation, 95%-100%
Hgb
CBC, Hemoglobin, 12-16 (F) 14-18 (M)
Hct
CBC, Hematocrit, 42-52% (M) 37-47% (F)
RBC
4.7 (M) 6.1 (F)
WBC
CBC, White Blood Cell, 5000-10,000
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ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate, < 20 mm/hr
Cholesterol, Total
< 200 (risk for cardiac or stroke > 150)
Platelets
150,000-400,000
PT
11-12.5 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
aPTT
partial thromboplastin time, 30-40
seconds therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2
times the normal
INR
0.7-1.8 (unless on drug, therapeutic range 2-3)
Glucose, Fasting
Endocrine, 70-105
HbA1c, glycosylated hemoglobin
Endocrine, Hemoglobin A1c,
4-6% under 6% for normal
under 7% for Diabetes Control
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NCLEX-RN Exam Review 2026-2027 | 265 Verified
Q&A with Rationales | Lab Values, Electrolytes,
Nursing Process, Delegation, Meds & Antidotes |
Nursing Licensure Study Guide.
when fusing packed red blood cells, which solution is hung with the Y tubing?
0.9% sodium in water (NS)
Severe Preeclampsia, what are expected findings?
proteinuria, facial edema, blurred vision
DM and glucose monitoring, what will increase blood flow and decrease risk of
infection, before taking the sample?
washing clients hands with soap and warm water
What is an expecting finding of Hyperthyroidism?
Tremors
What is an expected finding of Hypothyroidism?
Periorbital Edema
Coping Strategies
Verapamil
CCB, treats hypertension, angina, arrhythmia. Do not take with Grapefruit (may
cause hypotension).
what should be administered for a Benzodiazepine overdose?
Flumazenil
Which side does a cane go on? Weak side or Strong side?
Strong side
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Na+
Electrolytes, Sodium 136-145
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K+
Electrolytes, Potassium 3.5-5
Ca++
Electrolytes, Calcium 9-10.5
pH
ABG, 7.35-7.45
PaCO2
ABG, 35-45
HCO3
ABG, bicarbonate, 21-28
PaO2
ABG, oxygen, 80-100
SaO2
ABG, Oxygen Saturation, 95%-100%
Hgb
CBC, Hemoglobin, 12-16 (F) 14-18 (M)
Hct
CBC, Hematocrit, 42-52% (M) 37-47% (F)
RBC
4.7 (M) 6.1 (F)
WBC
CBC, White Blood Cell, 5000-10,000
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ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate, < 20 mm/hr
Cholesterol, Total
< 200 (risk for cardiac or stroke > 150)
Platelets
150,000-400,000
PT
11-12.5 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
aPTT
partial thromboplastin time, 30-40
seconds therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2
times the normal
INR
0.7-1.8 (unless on drug, therapeutic range 2-3)
Glucose, Fasting
Endocrine, 70-105
HbA1c, glycosylated hemoglobin
Endocrine, Hemoglobin A1c,
4-6% under 6% for normal
under 7% for Diabetes Control
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