Fundamentals NCLEX Practice Questions
360 questions
A patient with Addison's disease is admitted to the hospital. Which lab value is most likely to be decreased?What is the normal range for serum potassium levels?Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize when preparing to administer a blood transfusion?Which lab value assesses blood clotting function?A client is in the convalescent stage of infection. What is the priority nursing action?A client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) has the following lab values: blood glucose 450 mg/dL, urine ketones 4+, serum pH…During which stage of infection may the patient experience a return of symptoms if the immune system is weakened?A client receiving IV therapy develops a sudden onset of fever, chills, and hypotension. The nurse suspects septicemia. What is…Which of the following interventions helps prevent IV catheter-related bloodstream infections?The physician orders 250 mg of ciprofloxacin. The medication is available in a concentration of 100 mg/5 mL. How many…Which ABG finding indicates uncompensated respiratory alkalosis?What is the normal range for Hematocrit levels in adult males?During the incubation period of an infection, the nurse understands that:Which of the following laboratory values indicates a potential complication of untreated diabetes mellitus?The ABG results for a client are: pH 7.48, PaCO2 28 mmHg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L, PaO2 95 mmHg. What is…A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a platelet transfusion. Which of the following findings would indicate…Which of the following actions should the nurse take if infiltration is suspected in an IV line?In metabolic acidosis, which parameter is typically decreased?How often should a nurse verify a patient's medication administration record (MAR)?What is the abbreviation for milligrams?Which lab test measures the amount of glucose present in the blood?The physician orders 0.3 mg/kg of a medication for a child weighing 22 pounds. The medication is available in a…During which stage of infection is the pathogen multiplying and starting to spread to other individuals?Which of the following IV solutions is hypertonic?Which of the following is a common sign of a mild allergic transfusion reaction?A medication is ordered at a dosage of 0.02 mg/kg every 12 hours. The child's weight is 15 kg. The…What is the expected compensatory response to respiratory alkalosis?The physician orders 2,000 units of heparin for a patient. The medication is available in 5,000 units/mL. How many milliliters…Which condition leads to compensated metabolic alkalosis?Which lab value is indicative of acute renal failure?A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to the hospital. Which arterial blood gas (ABG) result would…The nurse understands that during the prodromal stage of infection, the patient is most likely to experience:During which stage of infection are clinical manifestations most severe?What is the primary cause of respiratory alkalosis?Which of the following medication orders would require the nurse to consider the patient's weight for dosage calculation?What is the normal range for total protein levels?Which of the following is an example of a high-alert medication?A client's ABG results show pH 7.38, PaCO2 48 mmHg, HCO3- 28 mEq/L, PaO2 95 mmHg. Which acid-base imbalance is…What is the appropriate action if a patient receiving IV therapy complains of chest pain and difficulty breathing?Which ABG finding indicates respiratory acidosis?The ABG results for a client are: pH 7.52, PaCO2 28 mmHg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L, PaO2 95 mmHg. What is…During a blood transfusion, the client experiences flushing, itching, and a sensation of warmth. The nurse suspects an allergic reaction.…Which of the following is the primary complication associated with IV therapy?What is the primary cause of metabolic alkalosis?A client with cirrhosis of the liver is at risk for which complication related to coagulation?A client is diagnosed with acute renal failure. Which electrolyte imbalance would the nurse anticipate?A patient with a pH of 7.48, PaCO2 of 28 mmHg, and HCO3- of 24 mEq/L exhibits signs of hyperventilation.…Which client is at the highest risk for complications related to IV therapy?The ABG results for a client are: pH 7.51, PaCO2 30 mmHg, HCO3- 28 mEq/L, PaO2 100 mmHg. What is…A patient is to receive 3 L of intravenous fluid over 24 hours. How many milliliters per hour should the…