NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
The hormone that tends to decrease calcium concentration in the blood is:
Question 1 of 5
Calcitonin
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcitonin, a thyroid gland hormone, prevents the reabsorption of calcium by bone and inhibits the release of calcium from bone, lowering serum calcium levels.
Extract:
Francis went into diabetic coma.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse may observe which one as typical manifestation(s) of ketoacidosis:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep, rapid respirations are the body's effort to get rid of excess acid through breathing, a hallmark of ketoacidosis.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The provider orders Lanoxin (digoxin) 0.125 mg PO and furosemide 40 mg every day. Which of these foods would the nurse reinforce for the client to eat at least daily?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Watermelon is high in potassium and will replace potassium lost by the diuretic. The other foods are not high in potassium.
Extract:
The hormone that tends to decrease calcium concentration in the blood is:
Question 4 of 5
Calcitonin
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcitonin, a thyroid gland hormone, prevents the reabsorption of calcium by bone and inhibits the release of calcium from bone, lowering serum calcium levels.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The morning staff of an inpatient psychiatric unit has just completed the change of shift report. The nurse should give priority to assessing the client:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A lithium level of 1.8 mEq/L is above the therapeutic range (0.6-1.2 mEq/L) and indicates potential toxicity, requiring immediate assessment. Answer A is important but less urgent unless the hallucinations are commanding harm. Answer B is incorrect as the client is only scheduled for therapy, not in immediate danger. Answer D is within normal WBC range and less critical.