NCLEX Practice Question on Aspirin Monitoring Parameters NCLEX Practice Quiz on Aspirin Monitoring Parameters Aspirin and Other Salicylate Poisoning What should the nurse monitor to prevent aspirin toxicity in a client with a history of heart disease who takes prophylactic aspirin daily? 1. Serum albumin. 2. Protein intake. 3. Serum potassium. 4. Conductive hearing loss. Δ
NCLEX Practice Quiz: Do Not Resuscitate Order and Advanced Directives NCLEX Practice Quiz on DNR Order Nursing Actions The nurse has observed that the doctor has put a "do not resuscitate" [DNR] order in the patient's medical record, but there is no advanced directive from the patient available. What should the nurse do in this situation? A. Notify the physician about the need for a living will to validate this order. B. Verify that the physician consulted with the patient and/or family. C. Accept the order as written, no other documentation is needed. D. Notify the nurse supervisor and risk management about the DNR order. Δ
NCLEX Practice Quiz: Priority Lab Data for Burned Child Care NCLEX Practice Quiz: Priority Lab Data for Burned Child Care As a nurse, you are looking after a 4-year-old child who has been admitted to the hospital after sustaining burns on over 50% of their body. Within the first 24 hours of care, which laboratory data should you prioritize reviewing? 1. Blood glucose levels. 2. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. 3. Hematocrit levels. 4. White blood cell (WBC) count. Δ
NCLEX Practice Quiz on Allopurinol and Client Concerns in Gout NCLEX Practice Quiz on Gout Medication Side Effects Which report from a client with gout who started taking allopurinol a week ago is significant and requires immediate follow-up according to the nurse? 1. Also takes ibuprofen for pain 2. Frequency of urination has increased 3. Mild red rash has developed over torso 4. Nausea occurs after each dose Δ
NCLEX Practice Quiz: Porcine Grafts in Burn Treatment NCLEX Practice Quiz: The Benefits of Porcine Grafts in Burn Treatment One benefit of utilizing biologic burn grafts, such as porcine (pigskin) grafts, is that they seem to promote: 1. Encourage formation of tough skin. 2. Promote the growth of epithelial tissue. 3. Provide for permanent wound closure. 4. Facilitate development of subcutaneous tissue. Δ
NCLEX Practice Quiz: Managing Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Ketoacidosis NCLEX Practice Quiz: Managing Diabetes Mellitus and Preventing Diabetic Ketoacidosis During an Illness Nursing Interventions for Illness Management in Clients with Diabetes Mellitus Which of the following interventions are appropriate for managing diabetes mellitus and preventing diabetic ketoacidosis during an illness? A. Discontinuing insulin use if experiencing nausea B. Decreasing fluid intake to prevent electrolyte imbalances C. Monitoring blood glucose levels less frequently than usual D. Checking urine for ketones if blood glucose levels are persistently elevated E. Reducing carbohydrate intake during an illness Δ
NCLEX Exam Based Practice Questions with Rationale: 10 NCLEX-RN Exam Based Practice Questions with Rationale: Instructions for Fluoxetine (Prozac) Therapy A client with depression is prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac). Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client? a. "Take the medication with a glass of grapefruit juice." b. "Take the medication in the morning." c. "Do not take the medication with food." d. "Expect to see improvement in your mood within 24 hours." Δ
NCLEX Exam Based Practice Questions with Rationale: 9 NCLEX-RN Exam Based Practice Questions with Rationale: Monitoring Metformin A client with type 2 diabetes is prescribed metformin (Glucophage). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor? a. Serum creatinine levels b. Serum potassium levels c. Serum glucose levels d. Serum cholesterol levels Δ
NCLEX Exam Based Practice Questions with Rationale: 8 NCLEX-RN Exam Based Practice Questions with Rationale: Side Effects of Lisinopril A client with a history of hypertension is prescribed lisinopril (Prinivil). Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for? a. Dry cough b. Constipation c. Increased appetite d. Urinary retention Δ
NCLEX Exam Based Practice Questions with Rationale: 7 NCLEX-RN Exam Based Practice Questions with Rationale: Monitoring Phenytoin Therapy A client with a history of seizures is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor? a. Serum glucose levels b. Serum potassium levels c. Serum phenytoin levels d. Serum calcium levels Δ