NCLEX-RN

NCLEX-RN Review Study Guide

119.The patient having chest pain has her cardiac enzymes drawn for evaluation. Her troponin level was reported at 2.27 ng/ml. What would you think would be the result of that level? a. The doctor would want to see what the second troponin level was before acting. b. The doctor would not require a second troponin since the first level was grossly normal. c. The doctor would do a full cardiac assessment and plan for cardiac catheterization since the first level was grossly abnormal. d. The doctor would ask for a repeat EKG 120.Your cirrhosis patient is getting lactulose for what purpose? a. To help bleeding from esophageal varices b. To help absorb and dispose of ammonia in the blood c. To help ascites pain d. None of the above 121.Increased levels of blood creatinine indicate a(an) _________ of glomerular filtration rate. a. Increase b. Decrease c. No change d. Thickening

116.Which of the following food items should be included for a patient taking 80mg of Furosemide daily? a. Organ meats and saturated fats, preferably butter b. Simple sugars and pasta c. Green, leafy vegetables and bananas d. Cheese, milk, and dairy 117.In report you were told that your patient is exhibiting Chovstek’s sign. What is probably the problem with this patient? a. Hypercalcemia b. Hypokalemia c. Hypocalcemia d. None of the above 118.Your patient’s PTT is greater than 200 seconds, and he is on a heparin drip. What should be your first intervention? a. Increase the rate of heparin because the patient’s blood is too thick b. Increase the rate of heparin because the patient’s blood is too thin c. Stop the heparin and initiate bleeding precautions d. Call the doctor

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