Nursing assistant is taking vital signs in a patient with osteomyelitis. Which should he/she report immediately? A. Blood pressure of 160/78 mm Hg B. Heart rate of 110 beats/min C. Respiratory rate …
NCLEX Question 5
A patient with atrial fibrillation is ambulating and suddenly says, "I feel really dizzy." What should the nurse do? A. Assess the blood pressure B. Check the apical pulse C. Check patient's …
NCLEX Question 4
Patient is taking captopril (Capoten) and spironolactone (Aldactone). Which is the most important to monitor? A. Calcium level B. Sodium level C. Potassium level D. Blood urea nitrogen level A is …
NCLEX Question 3
What requires immediate follow-up for a child after having a tonsillectomy? A. Sore throat B. Frequent swallowing C. Heart rate of 110 beats/min D. Persistent crying A is incorrect. It's expected …
NCLEX Question 2
Patient showed up at the ER with cherry-red mucous membranes, nail beds, and skin. These findings indicate: A. Carbon monoxide poisoning B. Aspirin overdose C. Mosquito bite D. Pneumonia A is …
NCLEX Question 1
Which symptoms should the nurse expect the female patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus to report? A. Diarrhea and weight loss B. Constipation and tiredness C. Polydipsia and polyuria D. Irritability …
How to Use the NCLEX Decision Tree
Step 1: What is the topic of the question? Do not be fooled by the extra details that has nothing to do with what the question is asking. Step 2: Are the answers assessment or implementation? Know …
Know Which Food to Avoid With Certain Drugs or Herbs
This one is a tough one! This is a chart you just need to know by heart. You can't take calcium-channel blockers with grapefruit juice. You can't take NSAIDs with ginkgo. Isn't it crazy when …
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The Essentials to Defense Mechanisms
Defense mechanisms is how someone respond to a situation in life. Everyone handles it in a different light, but it's important to be able to differentiate the defense mechanism that is being used by …
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Developmental Milestones of an Infant
The five categories of ages include one month, two to three months, four to five months, six to nine months, and ten to twelve months. The four categories of the developmental milestones include …
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How to Prioritize Patients on the NCLEX
It is important to know patient prioritization for nursing school, the NCLEX, and the real nursing world. Do you prioritize the patient who is nauseous or the patient who's blood pressure is dropping …
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6 Quick Memes and a Nice Chart about Insulin
Regular Insulin first. NPH insulin second. Do not forget to draw up the regular insulin first and then draw up the NPH insulin. WHY? It's essential to prevent contamination of the regular insulin …
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