Fundamentals NCLEX Practice Questions
360 questions
A patient receiving a blood transfusion complains of lower back pain and dyspnea. The nurse observes pink-tinged urine in the…A patient is prescribed 15 mg of morphine sulfate. The medication is available in 10 mg/mL. How many milliliters should…What is the primary purpose of IV therapy?What is the nurse's responsibility regarding medication dosage calculation when caring for a patient with impaired renal function?The ABG results for a client are: pH 7.51, PaCO2 30 mmHg, HCO3- 25 mEq/L, PaO2 100 mmHg. Which condition…What is the primary purpose of using an IV infusion pump?A client with hypothyroidism is admitted to the hospital. Which laboratory value would the nurse expect to find?A patient's weight is 70 kg. The prescribed medication is 0.1 mg/kg every 8 hours. How many milligrams should the…Which of the following factors might influence the nurse's decision to adjust a medication dosage?How should a nurse respond if a patient questions the medication they are about to receive?Which statement accurately describes the convalescent stage of infection?Which stage of infection is characterized by the multiplication of the pathogen and the appearance of specific symptoms?A patient with a pH of 7.52, PaCO2 of 35 mmHg, and HCO3- of 30 mEq/L is likely experiencing:Which of the following factors can affect medication absorption?A client receiving IV therapy suddenly develops facial flushing, itching, and difficulty breathing. What is the nurse's priority action?A patient is to receive 0.05 mg/kg of a medication. The patient weighs 176 pounds. The medication is available in…Which of the following signs/symptoms is most indicative of an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction?A patient with suspected dehydration is admitted to the hospital. Which lab value is most likely to be elevated?A client with a history of multiple blood transfusions is experiencing a transfusion reaction. Which action should the nurse take…How should liquid medication be measured?What is the normal range for Hemoglobin levels in adult females?The ABG results for a client are: pH 7.49, PaCO2 32 mmHg, HCO3- 22 mEq/L, PaO2 98 mmHg. Which condition…A patient with a pH of 7.47, PaCO2 of 32 mmHg, and HCO3- of 22 mEq/L is most likely experiencing:A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed corticosteroid therapy. The nurse monitors for which potential electrolyte imbalance?Which of the following is a characteristic of the prodromal stage of infection?The priority nursing action when a patient exhibits signs of a transfusion reaction is to:A client receiving a blood transfusion develops back pain and dark urine. Which transfusion reaction should the nurse suspect?The nurse educates a patient about hand hygiene and cough etiquette during which stage of infection to prevent transmission to…A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is admitted to the emergency department. Which lab value would the nurse expect to…When administering medications to pediatric patients, why is it important for the nurse to calculate the dosage based on weight?Which lab value is elevated in individuals with iron deficiency anemia?A patient with a pH of 7.28, PaCO2 of 30 mmHg, and HCO3- of 16 mEq/L is most likely experiencing:In a patient with suspected malabsorption syndrome, which lab value would be most indicative of this condition?Why would a nurse need to consider the patient's allergies when calculating medication dosages?During a blood transfusion, a patient suddenly experiences anxiety, flushing, and hives. Which of the following actions should the nurse…Which of the following is a common unit of measurement for medication dosage?What is the appropriate action if air bubbles are present in the IV tubing?A client has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH 7.32, PaCO2 50 mmHg, HCO3- 26 mEq/L, PaO2 90…A physician orders 500 mg of amoxicillin for a patient. The medication is available in a concentration of 250 mg/5…Which of the following actions should the nurse take first if a transfusion reaction is suspected?The stage of infection in which the patient experiences a decrease in signs and symptoms and begins to recover is…Which of the following interventions can help prevent phlebitis in a patient receiving IV therapy?The ABG results for a client are: pH 7.28, PaCO2 55 mmHg, HCO3- 20 mEq/L, PaO2 90 mmHg. Which acid-base…Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent a transfusion reaction related to bacterial contamination?Which of the following is a characteristic of the incubation stage of infection?Which of the following is indicative of a compensated respiratory acidosis?The nurse is monitoring a client receiving a platelet transfusion. Which finding would indicate a possible transfusion reaction?A patient is receiving a blood transfusion and suddenly becomes agitated, confused, and dyspneic. The nurse suspects a transfusion reaction.…A patient with Addison's disease is admitted to the hospital. Which lab value is most likely to be decreased?Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize when preparing to administer a blood transfusion?