Fundamentals NCLEX Practice Questions
360 questions
When selecting a vein for IV catheter insertion, which of the following should the nurse prioritize?A patient presents with the following ABG values: pH 7.30, PaCO2 60 mmHg, HCO3- 28 mEq/L. What is the likely…To convert 2.5 grams to milligrams, how many milligrams would there be?A patient receiving a blood transfusion suddenly develops severe back pain and chest tightness. What is the nurse's priority action?Which of the following blood components is most commonly associated with transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)?A medication is ordered to be administered intravenously over 30 minutes. The medication is supplied in a 100 mL bag.…What is the normal pH range of arterial bloodA patient is receiving a blood transfusion and suddenly develops flank pain and hematuria. The nurse suspects a transfusion reaction.…What is the normal range for serum sodium levels?What is the primary cause of metabolic acidosis?What is the purpose of performing a double-check in medication administration?Which condition leads to metabolic alkalosis?Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching about IV therapy?The physician orders 75 mcg of levothyroxine for a patient. The medication is available in 50 mcg tablets. How many…A nurse is administering a unit of packed red blood cells to a patient. Before beginning the transfusion, the nurse…A client receiving a platelet transfusion develops a fever, chills, and headache. Which transfusion reaction should the nurse suspect?The nurse understands that during the incubation period of an infection, the patient:A medication is prescribed at a dosage of 0.05 mg/kg every 6 hours. The patient weighs 90 kg. How many…Which lab value measures the total amount of protein in the blood?Which condition leads to respiratory alkalosis?The physician orders 20 mcg/kg/min of dopamine for a patient weighing 60 kg. The medication is available in a concentration…Which lab value assesses liver function?A nurse is caring for a patient in the convalescent stage of an infection. What is the primary goal of…A client is admitted with severe hypocalcemia. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect?What is the appropriate action if the IV site becomes red, swollen, and warm to touch?A client develops a transfusion reaction characterized by nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Which complication should the nurse suspect?The stage of infection during which the patient is most contagious is:During which stage of infection does the pathogen spread to other individuals most easily?A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed methotrexate. Which lab value should be monitored closely to assess for adverse effects…A client's arterial blood gas (ABG) results show a pH of 7.30, PCO2 of 50 mm Hg, and HCO3- of…What is the primary nursing intervention during the prodromal stage of infection?Which of the following patients is at highest risk for experiencing a transfusion reaction?A patient with a pH of 7.50, PaCO2 of 28 mmHg, and HCO3- of 24 mEq/L is most likely experiencing:Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate for preventing transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)?Which of the following manifestations is most indicative of an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction?When administering IV fluids, the nurse should monitor for signs and symptoms of:Which lab value would the nurse monitor closely in a patient with suspected sepsis?A client's ABG results show pH 7.35, PaCO2 48 mmHg, HCO3- 30 mEq/L, PaO2 88 mmHg. Which acid-base imbalance is…During the incubation period of an infection, the nurse should advise the patient to:During which stage of infection does the patient exhibit symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and malaise?Which ABG finding is consistent with uncompensated metabolic acidosis?A client is admitted with severe dehydration. The nurse anticipates which lab value to be increased?A nurse is monitoring a patient who just received a blood transfusion. Which of the following signs/symptoms should the nurse…Which action by the nurse is most appropriate when discontinuing an IV catheter?A client develops hypotension and tachycardia during a blood transfusion. The nurse suspects a transfusion reaction. Which action should the…The physician orders 500 mL of 0.9% normal saline to be infused over 4 hours. The IV administration set delivers…A patient receiving a blood transfusion develops a fever, chills, and headache halfway through the infusion. The nurse suspects a…The nurse is preparing to administer IV medication and notices the medication is cloudy. What should the nurse do?Which ABG finding indicates metabolic alkalosis?A client receiving a blood transfusion develops sudden dyspnea, cyanosis, and hypotension. Which complication should the nurse suspect?