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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Posted by Admin on Apr 19, 2013 in NCLEX Tests | 0 comments
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...
Read MoreANSWERS and RATIONALE for NCLEX Review on OB/GYN – Antepartum
Posted by Admin on Nov 29, 2012 in NCLEX Tests | 0 comments
View the questions for NCLEX Review on OB/GYN – Antepartum 1. ANSWER A. FSH and LH, when stimulated by gonadotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus, are released from the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate follicular growth and development, growth of the graafian follicle, and production of progesterone. 2. ANSWER B. Blood pumped by the embryo’s heart leaves the embryo through...
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Posted by Admin on Nov 20, 2012 in NCLEX Tests | 4 comments
1. A nursing instructor is conducting lecture and is reviewing the functions of the female reproductive system. She asks Mark to describe the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and the luteinizing hormone (LH). Mark accurately responds by stating that: a. FSH and LH are released from the anterior pituitary gland. b. FSH and LH are secreted by the corpus luteum of the ovary c. FSH and LH are...
Read More[ANSWERS & RATIONALE] NCLEX PREP Reduction of Risk Potential
Posted by Admin on Jan 31, 2012 in NCLEX Tests | 2 comments
These answers are one of the NCLEX prep samples for Reduction of Risk Potential. Click here to view the questions. If you want to answer all of our NCLEX questions interactively then be one of our member today. Click here to join. It’s Free. 1. D. These test results indicate anemia. Impaired oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells causes cellular hypoxia and results in fatigue....
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