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NCLEX-RN EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (133)
When selecting an NCLEX answer or Use the ABC rule: Airway breathing, and circulation. The exception to the rule is
determining the order of priority what with actual CPR, use C-A-B for CPR. Also remember safety first and acute before
should you remember or use and what is chronic. If the pt. is not in distress then you assess. If the pt is in distress then you
the exception? should do
something. If the pt has diaphorisis you should always do something.
Address physiological needs first, followed by safety and security needs, love and
How should you address questions related belonging needs, self esteem needs and finally self actualization needs. *When a
to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs physiological need is not addressed in the question, look for the option that
addresses safety.
Assessment question address the gathering and verification of data.
Analysis questions require the nurse to: interpret data, collect additional
information, identify and communicate nursing diagnoses and determine the health
team's ability to meet the pts needs.
If a question is related to the nursing
process, read the question to determine Planning questions ask about determining, prioritizing, and modifying outcomes of
the step of the nursing process. What are care.
the steps in the nursing process and what
kind of question might be related to that
Implementation questions reflect the management and organization of care and the
step.
assignment and delegation of tasks. Be prepared for questions on client teaching.
Evaluation questions focus on comparing the actual outcomes of care with the
expected outcomes and on communicating and documenting findings.
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Hemoglobin - Male 14-18 Female 12-16 Newborn 14-24
High altitude living increases value, slight decrease during pregnancy. Drug therapy
can alter values.
What are the normal ranges for H&H? What
are the nursing implications Hematocrit - Male 42-52 Female 37-47 Newborn 44-64
Prolonged stasis from vasoconstriction secondary to the tourniquet can alter values.
Abnormalities in RBC size may alter Hct values
What are the normal ranges for WBC? Both genders 5000-10000 Newborn 9000-30000
What can increase values?
What can decrease values?
Anesthetics, stress, exercise, and convulsions can increased values.
How long does the postpartum period of
Drug therapy can decrease values.
pregnancy affect normal ranges? What
24-28 hr postpartum: a count as high as 25000 is normal
range is normal during the postpartum
period?
Males: 4.7-6.1 million
Female: 4.2-5.4 million
What are the normal ranges for RBC?
Exercise and high altitudes can cause an increase
What can increase levels
levels pregnancy usually lower values
What happens to levels during pregnancy?
drug therapy can alter values
Never draw a specimen from an arm with an infusing IV.
Both Genders: 150000-400000
Living at high altitudes, exercising strenuously or taking oral contraceptives may
What are the normal ranges for increase values
PLATELETS?
What may increase values?
decreased values may be caused by hemorrhage, DIC, reduced production of
What may decrease values?
platelets, infections, use of prosthetic heart valves, and drugs.
What drugs decrease values?
Drugs that decrease platelets: acetaminophen, aspirin, chemotherapy, H2 blockers,
INH, Levaquin, streptomycin, sulfonamides, thiazide diuretics.
What are the normal ranges for K+? What 3.5-5 is normal range for potassium
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NCLEX-RN EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (133)
When selecting an NCLEX answer or Use the ABC rule: Airway breathing, and circulation. The exception to the rule is
determining the order of priority what with actual CPR, use C-A-B for CPR. Also remember safety first and acute before
should you remember or use and what is chronic. If the pt. is not in distress then you assess. If the pt is in distress then you
the exception? should do
something. If the pt has diaphorisis you should always do something.
Address physiological needs first, followed by safety and security needs, love and
How should you address questions related belonging needs, self esteem needs and finally self actualization needs. *When a
to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs physiological need is not addressed in the question, look for the option that
addresses safety.
Assessment question address the gathering and verification of data.
Analysis questions require the nurse to: interpret data, collect additional
information, identify and communicate nursing diagnoses and determine the health
team's ability to meet the pts needs.
If a question is related to the nursing
process, read the question to determine Planning questions ask about determining, prioritizing, and modifying outcomes of
the step of the nursing process. What are care.
the steps in the nursing process and what
kind of question might be related to that
Implementation questions reflect the management and organization of care and the
step.
assignment and delegation of tasks. Be prepared for questions on client teaching.
Evaluation questions focus on comparing the actual outcomes of care with the
expected outcomes and on communicating and documenting findings.
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Hemoglobin - Male 14-18 Female 12-16 Newborn 14-24
High altitude living increases value, slight decrease during pregnancy. Drug therapy
can alter values.
What are the normal ranges for H&H? What
are the nursing implications Hematocrit - Male 42-52 Female 37-47 Newborn 44-64
Prolonged stasis from vasoconstriction secondary to the tourniquet can alter values.
Abnormalities in RBC size may alter Hct values
What are the normal ranges for WBC? Both genders 5000-10000 Newborn 9000-30000
What can increase values?
What can decrease values?
Anesthetics, stress, exercise, and convulsions can increased values.
How long does the postpartum period of
Drug therapy can decrease values.
pregnancy affect normal ranges? What
24-28 hr postpartum: a count as high as 25000 is normal
range is normal during the postpartum
period?
Males: 4.7-6.1 million
Female: 4.2-5.4 million
What are the normal ranges for RBC?
Exercise and high altitudes can cause an increase
What can increase levels
levels pregnancy usually lower values
What happens to levels during pregnancy?
drug therapy can alter values
Never draw a specimen from an arm with an infusing IV.
Both Genders: 150000-400000
Living at high altitudes, exercising strenuously or taking oral contraceptives may
What are the normal ranges for increase values
PLATELETS?
What may increase values?
decreased values may be caused by hemorrhage, DIC, reduced production of
What may decrease values?
platelets, infections, use of prosthetic heart valves, and drugs.
What drugs decrease values?
Drugs that decrease platelets: acetaminophen, aspirin, chemotherapy, H2 blockers,
INH, Levaquin, streptomycin, sulfonamides, thiazide diuretics.
What are the normal ranges for K+? What 3.5-5 is normal range for potassium
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