Fundamentals NCLEX Practice Questions
360 questions
Which of the following solutions is isotonic and commonly used for IV fluid replacement?A client's ABG results indicate pH 7.29, PaCO2 60 mmHg, HCO3- 30 mEq/L, PaO2 85 mmHg. What acid-base imbalance is…What is the primary goal of nursing care during the incubation stage of an infection?What is the recommended site for assessing IV catheter insertion sites for signs of complications?A patient receiving a blood transfusion suddenly complains of difficulty breathing and develops cyanosis. What is the nurse's priority action?A patient is to receive 3 L of intravenous fluid over 24 hours. How many milliliters per hour should the…A client's ABG results indicate pH 7.38, PaCO2 50 mmHg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L, PaO2 80 mmHg. Which acid-base imbalance is…Which client is at the highest risk for complications related to IV therapy?A client develops urticaria and wheezing during a blood transfusion. What is the priority nursing action?Which of the following is a nursing responsibility when discontinuing an IV line?The ABG results for a client are: pH 7.51, PaCO2 30 mmHg, HCO3- 28 mEq/L, PaO2 100 mmHg. What is…A nurse is monitoring a patient who is receiving a platelet transfusion. Which of the following findings would indicate a…When assessing a client receiving IV therapy, the nurse notes swelling, coolness, and blanching around the insertion site. Which action…The physician orders 0.04 mg/kg of a medication for a child weighing 18 pounds. The medication is available in a…During which stage of infection does the body begin to mount a specific immune response against the pathogen?Which parameter does arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis primarily focus on?When assessing a client's IV site, the nurse notes swelling, tenderness, and a palpable cord-like vein. What complication does the…A patient with a pH of 7.32, PaCO2 of 55 mmHg, and HCO3- of 28 mEq/L is showing signs of…A client's ABG results indicate pH 7.42, PaCO2 40 mmHg, HCO3- 20 mEq/L, PaO2 85 mmHg. What acid-base imbalance is…Which of the following actions should the nurse take if infiltration is suspected during IV therapy?The nurse is teaching a client about the stages of infection. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the…A client with chronic renal failure is at risk for which electrolyte imbalance?A client's ABG results show pH 7.49, PaCO2 30 mmHg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L, PaO2 95 mmHg. What acid-base imbalance is…The stage of infection characterized by the resolution of symptoms and the restoration of health is:In a patient with suspected hypothyroidism, which lab value would be most likely to be elevated?Which action by the nurse is most appropriate when administering IV medications to a client?A nurse is caring for a patient receiving heparin therapy. Which lab value should be monitored to assess the effectiveness…A nurse is caring for a client with an infectious disease. Which action is most appropriate during the prodromal stage?A child weighing 22 pounds requires a medication dose of 10 mg/kg. The medication is available in 5 mg/mL. How…Before initiating IV therapy, what should the nurse assess for in the patient?Which of the following findings is indicative of a transfusion reaction?Which of the following is a priority nursing action during the convalescent stage of infection?Which of the following statements best describes the convalescent stage of an infection?During IV therapy, a client develops sudden chest pain, dyspnea, and tachycardia. What complication should the nurse suspect?The prescribed dose is 0.05 mg/kg. The patient's weight is 60 lbs. How many micrograms should the nurse administer per…What is the most common cause of a febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reaction?The stage of infection during which the pathogen is actively multiplying and spreading within the host is:During which stage of infection does the patient begin to show vague, nonspecific symptoms?Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify correct IV fluid and rate before administration?In respiratory acidosis, which parameter is typically increased?The nurse is caring for a client receiving a blood transfusion. Which intervention is the priority to prevent a transfusion…A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a transfusion of packed red blood cells. Which of the…A client receiving a blood transfusion complains of chest pain and dyspnea. The nurse suspects a transfusion reaction. What action…Which of the following actions is appropriate when caring for a patient with an IV infusion pump?Which of the following interventions helps prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in patients with central venous catheters?In a patient with suspected hyperparathyroidism, which lab value is most likely to be elevated?A nurse is caring for a patient who has developed a delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction. Which of the following interventions…Which of the following is the primary nursing intervention during the acute stage of infection?Which intervention is most appropriate to prevent infection during IV therapy?The primary goal of nursing interventions during the prodromal stage of infection is to: