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NCLEX RN ACTUAL >> QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 LATEST The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. After being told the patient has been smoking cigarettes for 30 years, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? 1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) 2. A narrowed chest cavity 3. Clubbed fingers 4. An increased risk of cardiac failure - .1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) Forced Vital Capacit...

Pharmacology NCLEX Questions: Respiratorya. Asthma - correct answer A client is diagnosed with a pulmonary disorder that causes COPD. Lungs tissue changes are normally reversible with this condition. The nurse understands that which is the client's most likely diagnosis? a. Asthma b. Emphysema c. Bronchiectasis d. Chronic bronchitis b. epinephrine (Adrenalin) - correct answer A client with COPD has an acute bronchospasm. The nurse knows that which is the best medication for this emerge...

Medications NCLEX RN Exam with Complete Solutions Andrenergics Med Names Norepinephrine, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Dobutamine Andrenergics Actions Stimulates Beta-2 Receptors in Lungs (causes brochdilation) Andrenergics Uses COPD, Cardiac Arrest Andrenergics Side Effects Dysrhythmias, Tremors, Anticholinergic Effects (dry mouth, urinary retention) Andrenergics Nursing Considerations Monitor B/P, Monitor Peripheral Pulses, Check Output Antianxiety Med Names Librium, Xanax, Ativan, Vistar...

NCLEX Cardiac MedicationsACE inhibitors - correct answer -pril: (May cause decreased taste sensation) - HTN, HF. -S/E: angioedema, cough, hypotension, hyperkalemia, hepatotoxicity, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, pancreatitis, SJS. Avoid foods high in K - Contra: pregnancy. - Nursing: empty stomach, monitor for infection, dry cough, use contraception (teratogenic), avoid sports drinks/salt substitutes (extra K) Beta Blockers - correct answer -LOL ↓BP (Anti-HTN) and ↓HR Med...

A patient who breastfeeds her infant asks the nurse about the immunity the infant receives from breast milk. What does the nurse tell the patient about immunity through breastfeeding? a. "The immunity protects the infant from hypersensitivity reactions." b. "The immunity provides phagocytes to help the infant fight infections." c. "The immunity results from the transfer of IgA through the breast milk." d. "The immunity protects the infant from respiratory and gastrointestinal (GI) mic...

1. A community is concerned about the threat of bioterrorism. Which of the following best describes the basis for this concern? a. Bioterrorism has the potential to dissolve community-based programs. b. This threat could cause the health care system to collapse. c. The threat of bioterrorism may divert funds from other public safety health care programs. d. Fear of bioterrorism will increase the need for shelters. ANS: C Bioterrorism may have an impact on the availability of resources fo...

NCLEX Questions for Perioperative Nursing, Nutrition, Bowel Elimination, & Oxygenation and Perfusion complete Questions and 100% correct answers| STUDY set52 A perioperative nurse is preparing a patient for surgery for treatment of a ruptured spleen as the result of an automobile crash. The nurse knows that this type of surgery belongs in what category? a. Minor, diagnostic b. Minor, elective c. Major, emergency d. Major, palliative c. This surgery would involve a major body organ, has ...

140 Must Know NCLEX Meds Alteplase (t-PA) - correct answer *class*: thrombolytics *Indication*: MI, acute ischemic stroke, occluded central lines *Action*: converts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades the fibrin found *Nursing Considerations*: - contraindicated in active bleeding -monitor for anaphylaxis - use caution with uncontrolled hypertension Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - correct answer *class*: lipid-lowering agent *Indication*: management of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolem...

MED SURGICAL NCLEX The client coughs and the tube is dislodged. What is the initial nursing action? 1. Call the health care provider to reinsert the tube. 2. Ventilate the client using a manual resuscitation bag and face mask. 3. Cover the tracheostomy site with a sterile dressing to prevent infection. 4. Call the respiratory therapy department to reinsert the tracheostomy tube. - ANSWER 2. Ventilate the client using a manual resuscitation bag and face mask...

NCLEX 75 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST REVIEW The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. After being told the patient has been smoking cigarettes for 30 years, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? 1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) 2. A narrowed chest cavity 3. Clubbed fingers 4. An increased risk of cardiac failure - ANSWER - - 1. Increase in Forced Vital Cap...