Fundamentals NCLEX Practice Questions
360 questions
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to the hospital. Which lab value should the nurse monitor…A client with Addison's disease is admitted to the hospital. Which electrolyte imbalance would the nurse expect to find?Which stage of infection is characterized by the peak of signs and symptoms?What is the normal range for BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) levels?Which of the following statements by a patient indicates understanding of the potential risks associated with a blood transfusion?A client is admitted with hyperthyroidism. Which laboratory value would be expected to be elevated?What is the formula for calculating medication dosage based on weight?What should the nurse do if a patient complains of pain or burning at the IV site during infusion?What is the correct technique for flushing an IV line?A nurse is caring for a patient with suspected pancreatitis. Which lab value would be most indicative of this condition?A medication is available in vials of 250 mg/5 mL. The ordered dose is 1 gram. How many milliliters should…A patient with a pH of 7.49, PaCO2 of 30 mmHg, and HCO3- of 24 mEq/L is likely experiencing:Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent a transfusion reaction?Which condition is associated with respiratory acidosis?A child weighing 44 pounds is to receive 1 mg of a medication. The medication is available in 0.25 mg…A client with a viral infection is in the convalescent stage. What teaching should the nurse prioritize?Which ABG value indicates respiratory alkalosis?The physician prescribes 0.25 mg of digoxin. The medication is available in 0.125 mg tablets. How many tablets should the…During which stage of infection is the pathogen most contagious?What principle guides the nurse in calculating medication dosages for pediatric patients?A client's ABG results indicate pH 7.30, PaCO2 58 mmHg, HCO3- 32 mEq/L, PaO2 90 mmHg. What acid-base imbalance is…A client receiving a platelet transfusion develops sudden hypotension and respiratory distress. Which complication should the nurse suspect?A client's ABG results show pH 7.37, PaCO2 55 mmHg, HCO3- 30 mEq/L, PaO2 82 mmHg. Which acid-base imbalance is…Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent a delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction?What ABG values are consistent with metabolic alkalosis?Which of the following is a potential consequence of a medication error?During a blood transfusion, the nurse notices the patient experiencing sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, and anxiety. What is…A nurse is caring for a client in the incubation stage of infection. What is the priority action by the…The stage of infection in which the patient may still be recovering and building immunity is called:Which of the following factors can affect the flow rate of IV fluids?What is the most appropriate action if the nurse suspects a transfusion reaction is occurring?A client develops hypotension and tachycardia during a blood transfusion. The nurse suspects a transfusion reaction. Which action should the…A client is diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which electrolyte imbalance would the nurse expect?What is the primary reason for changing IV tubing every 72 to 96 hours?How should a nurse verify a patient's identification before administering medication?A client has been diagnosed with a bacterial infection. During which stage of infection is antibiotic therapy most effective?What is the normal range for fasting blood glucose levels?A patient undergoing a blood transfusion develops chills and reports a feeling of "impending doom." What is the nurse's priority…Which of the following interventions is appropriate for preventing catheter-related thrombosis in patients with central venous catheters?Which of the following transfusion reactions is characterized by fever, chills, and headache occurring during or immediately after a transfusion?Which stage of infection occurs when the infectious agent begins to multiply, and the patient experiences vague symptoms?What is the normal range for red blood cell count (RBC)?A client's ABG results indicate pH 7.33, PaCO2 55 mmHg, HCO3- 26 mEq/L, PaO2 88 mmHg. What acid-base imbalance is…The medication label reads "500 mg/mL." The prescribed dose is 250 mg. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?What is the nurse's role in medication reconciliation?The nurse is preparing to discontinue a peripheral IV catheter. What is the correct sequence of steps?A patient is diagnosed with influenza. During which stage of the infection is the patient likely to be most symptomatic?A client receiving IV therapy complains of burning and swelling at the insertion site. Upon assessment, the nurse notes the…Which stage of infection occurs after the resolution of symptoms, but the patient may still be contagious?A client with hypothyroidism is admitted to the hospital. Which laboratory value would the nurse expect to find?
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