Fundamentals NCLEX Practice Questions
360 questions
A client develops hypotension and tachycardia during a blood transfusion. The nurse suspects a transfusion reaction. Which action should the…Which of the following patient assessments would be a priority before administering a blood transfusion?Which condition results in compensated respiratory acidosis?Which of the following statements accurately describes the incubation period of an infection?Which stage of infection involves the elimination of the infectious agent from the body?A patient with a pH of 7.25, PaCO2 of 55 mmHg, and HCO3- of 24 mEq/L presents with respiratory distress.…A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing a febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reaction. Which of the following actions…Which lab value indicates adequate oxygenation in a patient?What is the normal range for serum creatinine levels?The nurse is preparing to initiate IV therapy on a client with a history of difficult venous access. Which intervention…A patient presents with fever, fatigue, and general malaise. The nurse recognizes these symptoms as characteristic of which stage of…During a blood transfusion, the nurse notes that the patient's temperature has risen from 37°C to 38.5°C. What is the…Which of the following statements about central venous catheters (CVCs) is true?A client receiving IV therapy suddenly becomes agitated, dyspneic, and complains of chest pain. The nurse suspects air embolism. What…If a medication is prescribed at 0.5 mg/kg and the patient weighs 60 kg, how many milligrams of the medication…Which of the following is a potential complication of IV therapy?A patient is receiving digoxin therapy. Which lab value should be monitored to assess for toxicity?Which stage of infection is characterized by the resolution of signs and symptoms?A client with acute pancreatitis has serum amylase and lipase levels four times higher than the normal range. What complication…In which condition would you expect to see a primary respiratory acidosis?During which stage of infection is the client most likely to transmit the infectious agent to others?Which lab value measures the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood?Which of the following is a characteristic of the prodromal stage of infection?Which of the following medication orders would likely require the nurse to perform a dosage calculation based on the medication's…In a patient with liver cirrhosis, which lab value is most likely to be decreased?A patient is being treated for a suspected pulmonary embolism. Which lab value is typically elevated in this condition?Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent a febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reaction?A medication is prescribed at a dosage of 0.05 mg/kg every 6 hours. When administering this medication, what factors should…A patient presents with vague symptoms such as headache and fatigue. Which stage of infection is most likely?Which of the following actions should the nurse take when administering IV push medications?A client receiving IV therapy reports a sudden headache and blurred vision. The nurse assesses the client's vital signs and…Which lab value should the nurse monitor closely in a patient with chronic renal failure?A patient is suspected of having hypocalcemia. Which of the following lab values would support this diagnosis?What should a nurse do if they make a medication error?The nurse recognizes that a client in the acute stage of infection is at the highest risk for:A patient presents with the following ABG values: pH 7.52, PaCO2 48 mmHg, HCO3- 40 mEq/L. What is the likely…A patient is prescribed 0.5 grams of cefazolin. The medication is available in a concentration of 500 mg/2 mL. How…Which lab value is most likely to be elevated in a patient experiencing acute pancreatitis?What stage of infection involves the multiplication of the infectious agent and may last from hours to years depending on…Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate when administering IV piggyback medications?Which of the following is an example of an oral medication?The stage of infection in which the patient may experience a decrease in symptoms and begin to feel better is…The physician orders 30 mg of furosemide to be administered intravenously. The medication is available in 10 mg/mL. How many…The nurse is preparing to administer IV medication and notices a small air bubble in the IV tubing. What is…What is the first step in performing a dosage calculation?During IV therapy, a client reports sudden shortness of breath and chest pain. Which action should the nurse take first?When administering IV medications, it is essential to verify:A client is suspected of having an infectious disease during the prodromal stage. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?Which ABG values are consistent with respiratory acidosis?A patient is to receive 800 mg of ibuprofen. The medication is available in 400 mg tablets. How many tablets…