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 …
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 …
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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Top 10 Strategy Tips to Help You Pass the NCLEX the First Time
Pass the NCLEX the first time with these top ten strategy tips. No one wants to fail the NCLEX and take it multiple times. Take these tips and apply them as you practice your NCLEX questions. The …
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Common Medical Abbreviations
Medical abbreviations are essential to know in the nursing world. You will need to know these common medical abbreviations for your exams and for your nursing chart. Most units have nursing …
Toddler Developmental Milestones
It is essential to know the toddler milestones of each developmental stage. It warms the heart to see toddlers take their first step or throwing a ball. In the NCLEX world, it is so important that you …
NCLEX Lab Values Chart
To assist you on your nursing journey, here is a Lab Values Chart to help you! It is extremely important to know these by heart in order to make informed clinical decisions. H/T: UWorld …
