ANSWERS and RATIONALE – NCLEX Prep Neuro
Posted by Admin on Apr 22, 2013 in NCLEX Tests | 0 comments
1. B. Sudden removal of CSF results in pressures lower in the lumbar area than the brain and favors herniation of the brain; therefore, LP is contraindicated with increased ICP. Vomiting may be caused by reasons other than increased ICP; therefore, LP isn’t strictly contraindicated. An LP may be preformed on clients needing mechanical ventilation. Blood in the CSF is diagnostic for subarachnoid...
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1. A client admitted to the hospital with a subarachnoid hemorrhage has complaints of severe headache, nuchal rigidity, and projectile vomiting. The nurse knows lumbar puncture (LP) would be contraindicated in this client in which of the following circumstances? a. Vomiting continues b. Intracranial pressure (ICP) is increased c. The client needs mechanical ventilation d. Blood is anticipated in...
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View the Questions – NCLEX Sample Questions for Blood Disorder 1. ANSWER A. Anemia is defined as a decreased number of erythrocytes (red blood cells). Leukopenia is a decreased number of leukocytes (white blood cells). Thrombocytopenia is a decreased number of platelets. Lastly, granulocytopenia is a decreased number of granulocytes (a type of white blood cells). 2. ANSWER C. Anemia...
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Posted by Admin on Mar 18, 2013 in NCLEX Tests | 0 comments
1. Which of the following blood components is decreased in anemia? a. Erythrocytes b. Granulocytes c. Leukocytes d. Platelets 2. A client with anemia may be tired due to a tissue deficiency of which of the following substances? a. Carbon dioxide b. Factor VIII c. Oxygen d. T-cell antibodies 3. Which of the following cells is the precursor to the red blood cell (RBC)? a. B cell b. Macrophage c....
Read MoreANSWERS and RATIONALE for NCLEX Questions about Airway – Obstruction and Asthma
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View Questions 1. ANSWER A. Fever, chills, hemoptysis, dyspnea, cough, and pleuric chest pain are the common symptoms of pneumonia, but elderly clients may first appear with only an altered mental status and dehydration due to a blunted immune response. 2. ANSWER D. The most common feature of all types of pneumonia is an inflammatory pulmonary response to the offending organism or agent....
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Posted by Admin on Jan 3, 2013 in NCLEX Tests | 0 comments
1. An elderly client with pneumonia may appear with which of the following symptoms first? a. Altered mental status and dehydration b. fever and chills c. Hemoptysis and dyspnea d. Pleuretic chest pain and cough 2. Which of the following pathophysiological mechanisms that occurs in the lung parenchyma allows pneumonia to develop? a. Atelectasis b. Bronchiectasis c. Effusion d. Inflammation 3. A...
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